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English
Etymology
From Spanish alguacil, from Arabic اَلْوَزِير (al-wazīr, “minister, vizier”). Doublet of vizier and wazir.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /alɡwəˈzɪl/, /alɡwəˈziːl/
Noun
alguazil (plural alguazils)
- An officer of the law in Spain or Latin America.
- (bullfighting) An official who maintains order during a bullfight and ensures that the rules are followed; a referee.
Translations
officer of the law in Spain or Latin America
French
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish alguazil (now alguacil), from Arabic اَلْوَزِير (al-wazīr, “minister, vizier”).
Pronunciation
Noun
alguazil m (plural alguazils)
- alguazil; loosely law officer, constable
Further reading
Portuguese
Pronunciation
Noun
alguazil m (plural alguazis)
- Alternative form of aguazil
Spanish
Noun
alguazil m (plural alguaziles)
- Obsolete form of alguacil.