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beretta
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Berretta \Ber*ret"ta\, n. [It., fr. LL. birrettum, berretum, a cap, dim. of L. birrus, birrum, a cloak to keep off rain, cf. Gr. ? tawny, red: cf. Sp. birreta, Pg. barrete, and E. Barret.] A square cap worn by ecclesiastics of the Roman Catholic Church. A cardinal's berretta is scarlet; that worn by other clerics is black, except that a bishop's is lined with green.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Italian firearms manufacturer, business attested from 1520s, founded by gunsmith Bartolomeo Beretta (1498-1565) of Lombardy.
Wiktionary
n. (alternative form of biretta English)
Wikipedia
Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta (literally, "Pietro Beretta Arms Factory") is a privately held Italian firearms manufacturing company operating in several countries. Its firearms are used worldwide for a variety of civilian, law enforcement, and military purposes. Sporting arms account for three-quarters of sales; Beretta is also known for marketing shooting clothes and accessories. Founded in the 16th century, Beretta is the oldest active manufacturer of firearm components in the world. In 1526 its inaugural product was arquebus barrels; by all accounts Beretta-made barrels equipped the Venetian fleet at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571. In 1650 the company invented the breech-loading cannon, and Beretta has supplied weapons for every major European war since.
Beretta's sister company, Beretta USA Corp., located in the United States, has manufactured and delivered over 600,000 M9 pistols to the United States Armed Forces since 1985, and continues to supply M9 parts and additional pistols to the U.S. military.
Beretta is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Antonio Beretta (1808–1891), first mayor of Milan, 1860–1867
- Daniel Beretta (born 1946), French actor
- Duilio Beretta (born 1992), Peruvian professional tennis player.
- Fábio Beretta (born 1986), Brazilian racing driver
- Giacomo Beretta (born 1992) Italian footballer
- Gianna Beretta Molla (1922–1962), canonized as a Saint 2004
- Mario Beretta (born 1959), Italian association football manager
- Mark Beretta (born 1966), Australian media personality
- Moreno Beretta (born 1993) Italian footballer
- Olivier Beretta (born 1969), racing driver from Monaco
Beretta may refer to:
- Beretta, or Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta, privately held Italian firearms manufacturing company operating in several countries
- Beretta (surname), people with the surname
- Chevrolet Beretta, front-wheel-drive coupé produced by Chevrolet from 1987 to 1996
- Beretta (wrestler), American professional wrestler Gregory Marasciulo
Usage examples of "beretta".
Representing the cutting edge of Beretta technology, the Parkerized black autopistol featured semiauto or 3-shot bursts.
Slipping out his Beretta 93-R, he continued to the row of shacks, holding the selective-fire autopistol in both hands.
They had their Berettas to their shoulders, ready to fire at chest-height or higher targets.
She unholstered her Beretta and walked toward the outer door, her decision made.
He unholstered his Beretta, going over the twisting layout of the power room in his mind.
She stepped into the narrow corridor, the fully loaded Beretta in hand.
When they reached the door back to the first hallway, Chris checked his Beretta and then turned to Rebecca.
He waited until he heard the bolt drawn and drew his Beretta, the last trace of a smile falling away as he started briskly down the corridor.
Wesker and pried the Beretta from his fingers, tucking it into her waistband.
Saul had thrown away the silencer and put the small Beretta in his underwear, against his crotch.
Saul aimed his Beretta, hearing two pistol shots, a body failing, screams, an explosion, silence.
He crouched behind a chair, clutching his hidden Beretta, staring toward the gradually opening door.
Still keeping the Beretta hidden, Saul grinned and reached across the chair to shake hands with him.
The slugs they dig out of them will be from a Beretta, and the local cops will get credit for pinching them off.
Rebecca slowly raised her head, craning to look over her shoulder and saw David, standing, still pointing his Beretta at the fallen shooter.