Bravo

(Synop., § 130), n.; pl. BRĀ'VŌES. [It. See BRAVE.] A daring villain; a bandit; one who sets law at defiance; an assassin or murderer.

Safe from detection, seize the unwary prey, And stab, like bravoes, all who come that way. Churchill.

[It. See BRAVE.] Well done! expressive of applause.