| Word | alcalde |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. A magistrate or mayor. |
| Sentence | [Esteban] explained that every family which had provided an alcalde was entitled to such an escutcheon over the doorway. |
| Source | “Basquerie,” Stories to Remember, p.73 |
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