el
masculine
/alɣwaˈθil/
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Translation
bailiff, constable
Word origin
From Arabic al-wazir ('the vizier, the helper'), which entered Spanish during the centuries of Moorish rule and shifted to mean a minor officer of justice.
- Origin
- Arabic
- Root
- al-wazir
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralalguaciles
Examples
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The bailiff arrived in the town with an order from the judge.
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The constable arrested the thief in the square.
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The bailiff said: everyone must respect the law.
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Who is the new constable of this neighbourhood?
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The bailiff watches the streets during the night.
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