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alcalde

[ al-kal-dee; Spanish ahl-kahl-the ]

noun

, plural al·cal·des [al-, kal, -deez, ahl-, kahl, -, th, es].
  1. a mayor having judicial powers.


alcalde

/ alˈkalde; ælˈkældɪ; ælˈkeɪd /

noun

  1. (in Spain and Spanish America) the mayor or chief magistrate in a town
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of alcalde1

1605–15; < Spanish < Arabic al-qāḍī the judge
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Word History and Origins

Origin of alcalde1

C17: from Spanish, from Arabic al-qādī the judge, from qadā to judge
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Example Sentences

I looked round to see where our help was most wanted, and was about to lead them forward, when I heard the voice of the Alcalde.

The Alcalde was kneeling by his side, gazing sadly and earnestly into the face of the dying man.

The Alcalde remained kneeling for a short time by the side of the corpse, his lips moving in prayer.

We (the officers) were sitting in a circle round the general and Alcalde, both of whom appeared uneasy and anxious.

“Consider the best way of protecting this until you reach an alcalde and have a copy made and witnessed,” he said warningly.

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