Synonyms:
Medici
Meaning: aristocratic Italian family of powerful merchants and bankers who ruled Florence in the 15th century
Usage examples
But we'll swallow no Medici any more, whatever else the French king wants to make us swallow."
However, Piero de' Medici wasn't come after all; and it was a pity; for we'd have left him neither legs nor wings to go away with again."
To induce the Venetians to retain the count in the command, Cosmo de' Medici went to Venice, hoping his influence would prevail with them, and discussed the subject at great length before the senate, pointing out the condition of the Italian states, the disposition of their armies, and the great preponderance possessed by the duke.