capo

Etymology 1

Shortening of capotasto, from Italian.

noun

  1. A movable bar placed across the fingerboard of a guitar used to raise the pitch of all strings.

Etymology 2

From Italian capo (“head, chief”).

noun

  1. A leader in the Mafia; a caporegime.
  2. A leader and organizer of supporters at a sporting event, particularly association football matches.

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