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The word mezzaro has a long and fascinating history spanning centuries, languages and cultures. Exploring its origins means tracing the history of a garment that was a key part of women's wardrobes for centuries, particularly in Genoa. Etymology: from the Arabic mi'zar The most widely accepted etymology today traces mezzaro back to the Arabic word mi'zar, which referred to a veil or cloth used to cover the head or body. Numerous variants recorded in Mediterranean dialects der