Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
Mandrapa (last name, surname)
English translation:
from "mandrappa" = cover, cloth, blanket, rug
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Andreina Baiano
Jan 9, 2005 21:36
19 yrs ago
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Italian term
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Mandrapa (last name, surname)
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(Sorry if I sent it already, I believe it went accidently into Bosnian, instead of Italian Kudoz)
Here it is:
My family lived in former Yugoslavia, Bosnia and Herzegovina since 13th century, I always thought thst the origin of that word is Greek, but recently I found out that it might be Italian. I would really appreciate if you can help me find out more about the origin and meaning of mu last name. Please consider that it is probably changed by living in Slavic country for so long.
Thank you so much for any help in this matter.
Here it is:
My family lived in former Yugoslavia, Bosnia and Herzegovina since 13th century, I always thought thst the origin of that word is Greek, but recently I found out that it might be Italian. I would really appreciate if you can help me find out more about the origin and meaning of mu last name. Please consider that it is probably changed by living in Slavic country for so long.
Thank you so much for any help in this matter.
Proposed translations
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| 3 +2 | ancient name for "coperta" |
Andreina Baiano
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| 3 | Ex Jugoslavia |
Pamela Brizzola
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Italian term (edited):
Mandrappa
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ancient name for "coperta"
Mandrappa was an ancient name for "coperta", i.e. (bed-) cover, cloth, blanket, rug.
A derivative from this word could be "smandrappato" (or smandrippato), meaning "shirtless, dressed in creased or ripped clothes"; also "tattered", "ragged".
A derivative from this word could be "smandrappato" (or smandrippato), meaning "shirtless, dressed in creased or ripped clothes"; also "tattered", "ragged".
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Laura Lucardini
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grazie Laura
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Mario Marcolin
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grazie Mario
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Comment: "Thank you so much. This has been very helpful, and I always wondered what does it mean. I believe this is true, since my ancestors came to Balkans before the 13th century, so it would have to be an ancient word.
Thanks again."
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Dear,
looking on the Internet the majority of Mandrapa occurrences make reference to Bosnian or Croatian pages/names.
I don't think the name has Italian origins, but I can be wrong.
looking on the Internet the majority of Mandrapa occurrences make reference to Bosnian or Croatian pages/names.
I don't think the name has Italian origins, but I can be wrong.
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Thanks a lot.