Help with word between a name

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Costanzo87
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Help with word between a name

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What is the word between Sgroi and Gregorio?

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Tessa78
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It is the abbreviation for "Maestro".

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Thanks T!!

Is it like maestro in the music sense?
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Usually means "Master" of a skill - top level craftsman - leader, etc.

You might be interested in this earlier thread on the term :-)

https://www.italiangenealogy.com/forum/ ... ture/15259

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Thanks again. I will check out the earlier thread!!
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