occupation help, pls

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http://s21.postimg.org/5npau7i4n/1828_M ... ne_274.jpg

re: Girolamo's professione...his age is 49. the next word looks like prologioro....is that a profession? if so, what is it - cannot locate it on any of my occupations lists or can i get a translation through google even when substituting e's and a's

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dmt1955 wrote:http://s21.postimg.org/5npau7i4n/1828_M ... ne_274.jpg

re: Girolamo's professione...his age is 49. the next word looks like prologioro....is that a profession? if so, what is it - cannot locate it on any of my occupations lists or can i get a translation through google even when substituting e's and a's

thanks,
donna
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I think the word could be orologiaro- a watch or clock maker
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thanks....that makes sense.

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dmt1955 wrote:thanks....that makes sense.

donna

You're welcome, Donna

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