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Martin wrote:
On Mon, 26 Aug 2013 23:33:42 +0100, sacha wrote:

Glad youv'e found an answer.
Though I thought that a Lambretta was what French sheep wore on their
heads.

Must be lost in translation then.

Biretta. Hat worn by priests.

in Italy too.

Notes for travellers. If an Italian is wearing either a biretta
or a beretta, he should be addressed as monsignor.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.