Brindisi

/brɪnˈdiːzi/ noun

Definition

An Italian toast or a song sung while toasting; a drinking song or ceremonial salute.

Etymology

From Italian brindisi, possibly from German Bring dir's! (drink it!). Adopted into English from Italian culture.

Kelly Says

The word 'brindisi' itself might come from German mercenaries who served in Italy and whose drinking toasts became integrated into Italian culture—a linguistic collision of cultures.

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