Spaniard
Americannoun
noun
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a native or inhabitant of Spain
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short for wild Spaniard
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 was appointed as Bournemouth head coach - his first break in English football - in 2023 on the advice of Hughes, then technical director at the Cherries.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The focus has sharpened since fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz announced a wrist injury had put paid to his hopes of winning a third straight French Open title.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Spaniard Iraola announced in April that he would leave the club this summer and has also been linked with Crystal Palace and AC Milan.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
"I watched all the penalties in the competition in the last 72 hours to understand what a penalty is and what is not, and that easily can be a penalty," said the Spaniard.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Just before he lost sight of the Spaniard he turned and hollered, “Catch up quickly.”
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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