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Rodomont

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Rodomontn. [F. rodomont, It. rodomonte, fr. Rodomonte, Rodamonte, a boasting hero in the “Orlando Furioso” of Ariosto, and the “Orlando Innamorato” of Bojardo; properly, one who rolls away mountains; Prov. It. rodare to roll away (fr. L. rota a wheel) + It. monte a mountain, L. mons. See Rotary, Mount, n.].
     A vain or blustering boaster; a braggart; a braggadocio.  Sir T. Herbert.  [1913 Webster]
Rodomonta. 
     Bragging; vainly boasting.  [1913 Webster]

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