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Figaro

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Figaro
ingeniously contrives means to his own ends. [Fr. Lit.: Barber of Seville; Marriage of Figaro]
See : Cunning

Figaro
valet who outwits everyone by his cunning. [Fr. Lit.: Marriage of Figaro]
See : Servant


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Another proof that he was a native of the universal country was apparent in the fact of his knowing no other Italian words than the terms used in music, and which like the "goddam" of Figaro, served all possible linguistic requirements.
Bygrave, you are as good as Figaro in the French comedy.
Woman has but one trick, cries Figaro, but that's infallible.
 
 
 
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