mozo
Americannoun
plural
mozosEtymology
Origin of mozo
1830–40; < Spanish: literally, youth, servant, of obscure origin
Example Sentences
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For two weeks the moody mozo denied everything.
From Time Magazine Archive
Visitors were infrequent there, but at last a surprised barefoot mozo answered the rapping, and in turn brought a short man of burly girth and charro tightness of breeches.
From The Missourian by Lyle, Eugene P. (Eugene Percy)
As they drew near they recognized him as one of the peons who had served as Mr. Black's mozo.
From The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera Cruz Or, Upholding the Honor of the Stars and Stripes by Fowler, Frank
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
We have been looking for you, the mozo and I, since daybreak!
From The Mexican Twins by Perkins, Lucy Fitch
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