sancho

¹ American  

[sahn-choh, san-] / ˈsɑn tʃoʊ, ˈsæn- /

noun

1. null Sancho

   1. Sometimes Offensive. someone’s companion, sidekick, or helper.

      I'll be your Sancho, the modern equivalent of your squire, your comrade in arms.

   2. Slang. a man with whom a woman carries on an affair outside of a primary relationship.

2. Cards. in the game Pedro Sancho, the nine of trumps.

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sancho ² American  

[sahn-choh, san-] / ˈsɑn tʃoʊ, ˈsæn- /

noun

1. a traditional West African musical instrument resembling a guitar, with a hollow body and strings made of plant fibers.

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Etymology

Origin of sancho¹

First recorded in 1870–75 sancho ¹ for def. 1a; after Sancho Panza ( def. )

Origin of sancho²

First recorded in 1810–20; from Akan (o)sanku

Example Sentences

Tracks like the hypnotic “Tu Sancho” and the gritty “Marlboro Rojo” topped the Mexican Billboard chart, with the latter earning the No. 1 spot on the Hot Latin Songs list.

From Los Angeles Times

They backed him to the tune of more than £200m in the summer and also signed off his decision to exile Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Alejandro Garnacho.

From BBC

With Villa going nowhere but the game still in the balance, Emery sent on Watkins, Amadou Onana and Jadon Sancho for Donyell Malen, John McGinn and Emiliano Buendia.

From BBC

They weren't in the game in the first half, but the introduction of Ollie Watkins, Jadon Sancho and Amadou Onana was inspired.

From BBC

United's recruitment strategy has been heavily criticised in recent years, with big-money signings like Antony, Andre Onana and Jadon Sancho among those now playing elsewhere after failing to make a significant impact.

From BBC

Related Words

• sidekick
• squire