Spaniard
Americannoun
noun
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a native or inhabitant of Spain
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short for wild Spaniard
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Etymology
Origin of Spaniard
1350–1400; Middle English Spaignarde < Old French ( e ) spaignart, equivalent to Espaigne Spain + -art -ard
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The Spaniard inflicted the first blow on Federer's serve in the third game and then saw off two break points to serve out the set at 5-4.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
Zverev then led Carlos Alcaraz by two sets to one in the 2024 French Open final but it was the Spaniard who ended up lifting his first Coupe des Mousquetaires.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
So loyal is the teenager to Martinez that she jokingly aimed a dig at Mary Pierce - who beat the Spaniard in the 2000 Paris final - as she presented Andreeva with the trophy.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Another Spaniard, Pep Guardiola, even used Iraola's side as an example of "modern football" last year.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
“No one could be following us yet?” the Spaniard asked.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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