montero
[mon-tair-oh; Spanish mawn-te-raw]
- a Spanish hunter's cap, round in shape and having an earflap.
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Origin of montero
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Contemporary Examples
But the evidence against Montero and Mata seemed like a slam-dunk.
Historical Examples
He no longer wished for a political career in Montero's administration.
Nostromo: A Tale of the SeaboardJoseph Conrad
He cursed the foreigners; then he reported Montero's entry and the rumours of the town.
Nostromo: A Tale of the SeaboardJoseph Conrad
In General Montero's case it enabled him to rise from the ranks.
Nostromo: A Tale of the SeaboardJoseph Conrad
"I hope you did not warn Montero of what you mean to do," the doctor said, anxiously.
Nostromo: A Tale of the SeaboardJoseph Conrad
General Montero and the Spanish refugees then emerged from the cotta.
The Philippine IslandsJohn Foreman
montero
- a round cap with a flap at the back worn by hunters, esp in Spain in the 17th and 18th centuries
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Word Origin
C17: from Spanish, literally: mountaineer
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