rurales
Americanplural noun
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a mounted rural police force of Mexico, active during the latter half of the 19th century and into the early 20th century.
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a volunteer military reserve force of Mexico, established in 1926.
Etymology
Origin of rurales
First recorded in 1875–80; from Spanish: literally, “rural (ones)”; see rural ( def. )
Example Sentences
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A half mile down this stood a little adobe house owned by a Spaniard who was suspected of sympathizing with the revolutionists although he had many friends among the rurales.
From The Coast of Adventure by Bindloss, Harold
But this was before the work of President Diaz and his rurales.
From Mexico Its Ancient and Modern Civilisation, History, Political Conditions, Topography, Natural Resources, Industries and General Development by Hume, Martin
The leader of the rurales immediately exhibited a warrant for the arrest of Waring, signed by a high official and sealed with the great seal of Mexico.
From Jim Waring of Sonora-Town Tang of Life by Knibbs, Henry Herbert
The rurales and the rangers have had their eye on those border flitters for quite some time.
From Crooked Trails and Straight by Hutchison, D. C.
It tells me that the rurales are not far behind.
From Jim Waring of Sonora-Town Tang of Life by Knibbs, Henry Herbert
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