ALGUACIL


Meaning of ALGUACIL in English

[ ˌalgwa'θi:l ]

■ noun ( plural ~es ˌalgwa'θi:lɪz ) each of a pair of mounted officials at a bullfight.

Origin

Sp., from Arab. al-wazīr 'the helper, aide, or vizier'.

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