pilar

[ pahy-ler ]

adjective

Origin of pilar

First recorded in 1855–60, pilar is from the New Latin word pilāris of hair. See pile³, -ar¹

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When pilar and her adoptive father began to investigate her roots, they spoke to Sister María.
Spain’s Baby-Snatching Scandal Focuses on Nun’s Alleged Role | Mike Elkin | April 11, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
General Pio del pilar slept in the city every night, ready to give the rocket-signal for revolt.
The Philippine Islands | John Foreman
They had seen the fog rolling down the coast shortly after the Maggie had rounded pilar Point at sunset and headed north.
Captain Scraggs | Peter B. Kyne
This rock tower—Cape pilar—marks the entrance to the Straits.
South America Observations and Impressions | James Bryce
That is, the study of the average filipino: pilar was one of the average.
The Katipunan | J. Brecknock Watson (AKA Francis St. Clair)

pilar was sent to Spain as a delegate of the Committee of propaganda.
The Katipunan | J. Brecknock Watson (AKA Francis St. Clair)

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