mozo

American  

[moh-zoh] / ˈmoʊ zoʊ /

noun

Southwestern U.S.

plural

mozos

1. a waiter or male household servant.

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Etymology

Origin of mozo

1830–40; < Spanish: literally, youth, servant, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

For two weeks the moody mozo denied everything.

From Time Magazine Archive

I ask of my servant, who is acting in the double capacity of mozo and guide.

From Mexico Its Ancient and Modern Civilisation, History, Political Conditions, Topography, Natural Resources, Industries and General Development by Hume, Martin

Yes, señor," he heard the mozo say, "they are expecting you.

From The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera Cruz Or, Upholding the Honor of the Stars and Stripes by Fowler, Frank

The mozo drew a letter from beneath his poncho and handed it to Donald.

From The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera Cruz Or, Upholding the Honor of the Stars and Stripes by Fowler, Frank

Murgu�a dismissed the mozo, himself poured the cognac, and begged the honor of drinking health and many pesetas to his two “friends.”

From The Missourian by Lyle, Eugene P. (Eugene Percy)