ALGUAZIL

Etymology

Noun

alguazil (plural alguazils)

An officer of the law in Spain or Latin America. [from 16th c.]

Source: Wiktionary


Al`gua*zil", n. Etym: [Sp. alguacil, fr. Ar. alwazir the vizier. Cf. Vizier.]

Definition: An inferior officer of justice in Spain; a warrant officer; a constable. Prescott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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