in petto

1. In private. This Italian phrase translates literally to "in the breast" in English. A: "Why did you want me to meet you in the basement?" B: "Because I have something important to tell you—in petto."

2. An Italian phrase used to describe the private appointment of cardinals by the pope. He was appointed by the pope in petto, which is why none of us knew about it.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Tod	[tɔd]
Samuil	sah-moo-EEL (Russian)	Russian, Bulgarian
SongÜL	-	Turkish
Sisu	SEE-soo	Finnish
Agapios	-	Greek, Ancient Greek
Wall	[wɔ:l]