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Word: Alguazil
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 16th century. From Spanish † alguazil from Arabic al-wazīr from al the + wazīr vizier, minister, officer in its specific Spanish Arabic sense ‘minor government official’
Definition:
In Spain, Latin America, and other areas of Spanish influence: an officer of justice, a constable.
Variant Forms:
- alguacil
