Padrone

Based on an autobiographical book by Gavino Ledda, Padre Padrone is filmed in Sardinian, a regional Italian dialect.

An Experiment for Fake Memoirs - Freakonomics Blog - NYTimes.com 2008

They wish suppression of Trade Unionism because of ill effects generated by Trade Unions in developed economies, but Workers need an institutional framework to contend with the 'Padrone' system. lgl

Acemoglu, Clark Medal winner, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

The worst bane of underdeveloped economies is the 'Padrone' system.

Acemoglu, Clark Medal winner, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

He guessed that a glance from their "Padrone" had advised them not to wake.

A Spirit in Prison Robert Smythe Hichens 1907

When he spoke the word "Padrone," his little form seemed to expand with authority and conscious pride.

A Spirit in Prison Robert Smythe Hichens 1907

"Padrone," he said, retiring backwards through the narrow door.

Sant' Ilario 1881

"Padrone," said Phil, generously, "let me have all the blows.

Phil, the Fiddler Horatio Alger 1865

"Padrone," said Giacomo, who, whatever his astonishment at the connubial position he had disturbed, was much too discreet to betray it, -- "Padrone,

My Novel — Volume 09 Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838

"Padrone," said Giacomo, who, whatever his astonishment at the connubial position he had disturbed, was much too discreet to betray it, -- "Padrone, I see the young Englishman riding towards the house, and

My Novel — Complete Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838

Chadwick seems to have been something of a wild card, if his operetta 'Tabasco' and his unproduced opera 'The Padrone' are any indication.

Ambiguous gerund-participle of the day Matthew Guerrieri 2008