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alguacil


Definition of alguacil

noun (plural alguaciles /ˌalgwaˈθiːlɪz, ˌalɣwaˈθiles, -ˈsiles/)

  • each of a pair of mounted constables acting as an official at a bullfight.

Origin:

Spanish, from Arabic al-wazīr 'the helper, aide, or vizier'

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