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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He was a representative of that large class of rurales upon whom the heaviest burdens, the greatest suffering, and the most poignant sorrow attending a political revolution always fall.
From Carmen Ariza by Stocking, Charles Francis
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 officer consulted a few moments with the rurales who had brought Bio in, and then gave his decision.
From The Coast of Adventure by Bindloss, Harold
That was what the rurales and the rangers were for.
From Steve Yeager by Raine, William MacLeod
It is one of the main accoutrements of the rurales, the fine body of county police which were called into being by President Diaz.
From Mexico Its Ancient and Modern Civilisation, History, Political Conditions, Topography, Natural Resources, Industries and General Development by Hume, Martin
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