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- proper noun A
family name ofItalian origin. - noun A
firearm made by the Barretta company, notablysemi-automatic pistols .
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Examples
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We were out in Glendora at some Chevy dealership, where the oldest, most decrepit salesman in history tried to convince me that the Barretta was the ultimate in sportscar technology.
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Barretta aka "9mm Barretta" was once Miss Philadelphia fitness champion and will be competing in the WPBA that is being held in California as we speak.
Celebrity Gossip - Celebrity News - Celebrity Photo - Spreadit.org 2009
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Nobody in their right mind is gonna throw "Barretta" in jail.
"He had this one priceless gift. Which was a musical ability." Ann Althouse 2009
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M9, not even an airsoft copy, I'll use a Glock to the last BB before I pick up a Barretta.
Heroes or Villains? 2010
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By: Susan J. Barretta on August 30, 2009 at 7: 18 pm
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By: Susan Barretta on January 29, 2010 at 6: 42 pm
Thousands of 19th century Land files to be shredded « Cork Genealogist 2010
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Enzo Barretta, owner of Ottava Isola, or "Eighth Island," a floating barge with sand on the floor and gourmet food, will pick you up directly from your boat to dine at his restaurant.
The Subdued Side of Sardinia Cristina Slattery 2010
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The one-time Harvard Lampoon writer is today best known for his contributions to “Sesame Street” and as creator of “Between the Lions” (my old friend Gene Barretta illustrates the “Between the Lions” books, by the way), and has parents are known as the founders of Random House.
Waldo Jaquith - Christopher Cerf’s “The World’s Largest Cheese.” 2008
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The owner of the Valle Grande Country House, Ernano Barretta, 63, is in jail in Italy; his accomplice, gigolo par excellence Helg Sgarbi, 41, was arrested in Austria and is in prison in Germany facing trial for extortion.
RNB QuickLinks: Heidi Klum, a noisy church burglar, and ‘Christian’ gossip 2008
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Harry noticed the man had a Barretta 9mm wedged in the waistband of his double-knit pants.
The Black Ice Connelly, Michael, 1956- 1993
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