aringo

public square; speaking platform

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A text-free two-panel sequence shows the same man delivering an angry, accusatory speech to a silent seated listener.

noun / verb

harangue

huh-RANG/hɝˈæŋ/

A long, forceful speech of criticism, or delivering one.

Etymology

harangueOld Italianpublic square; speaking platform

Aringo named a public square or speaking platform: the setting gave its name to the address delivered there. A harangue is now especially a forceful, critical speech rather than just a public address.

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