Tagliapietra

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Italian

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Etymology

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Verb-object compound, composed of taglia (to cut) +‎ pietra (stone). Compare tagliapietre (stonecutter).

Proper noun

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Tagliapietra m or f by sense

  1. a surname originating as an occupation
  2. a noble family from Venice