† roˈmanzo Obs. rare.
In 7 romanso, roman{cced}o.
[a. It. romanzo: see romance n.]
a. A romance. b. Romantic style.
| 1628–9 Digby Voy. Medit. Pref. (Camden) p. xxiii, Sweet boys and dear venturous knights, worthy to be put in a new romanso. 1647 Evelyn Corr. (1872) III. 5 (Stanf.), For I was expected all ribbon, feather, and roman{cced}o. |