Found 2 items, similar to padrone.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: padrone padrone n 1: an owner or proprietor of an inn in Italy 2: an employer who exploits Italian immigrants in the U.S.
English → English (gcide) Definition: Padrone Padrone \Pa*dro"ne\, n.; pl. It. Padroni, E. Padrones. [It. See Patron.] 1. A patron; a protector. [1913 Webster] 2. The master of a small coaster in the Mediterranean. [1913 Webster] 3. A man who imports, and controls the earnings of, Italian laborers, street musicians, etc. [1913 Webster]