CAPORAL

Etymology 1

Noun

caporal (uncountable)

A type of shag tobacco.

Etymology 2

Noun

caporal (plural caporals)

(Latin America) A foreman or overseer.

Anagrams

• crapola

Source: Wiktionary


Ca`po*ral" (kä`po*räl"), n. [Sp. See Corporal, n.]

Definition: One who directs work; an overseer. [Sp. Amer.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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