What does "sch." after groom/bride name means?

[sertolicell]

Hi there,
frequently I see the abbreviation "sch." following the name of groom and bride in the marriage records. I understand that it must describe the marital status of the person (unmarried, I suppose), since "ved" for vedovo/vedova (widower) is also sometimes observed in other marriages.

But can someone tell me what "sch." exactly means?

- Roberto

[mmogno]

Schietto/a

[liviomoreno]

single

[sertolicell]

Thanks!

Roberto

[cportante]

I've only ever seen "celibe" used for single/unmarried. Is "schietto" a regionalism or does it have a slightly different meaning? Or is it just a synonym.

Thanks!
Chris

[liviomoreno]

I believe the word is Sicilian. Often schetto, rather than schietto...

[sertolicell]

I asked my Sicilian father, he confirms that "schetto/schetta" in Sicilian dialect refers to a person who has not been married before.