See Also: alguacil(dictionary)

alguacil (iou)



alguacil noun. . E16.
[Spanish (earlier -zil) from Arab. al-wazir, from al AL-2 + wazir VIZIER.]
In Spain: an officer of justice, a warrant-officer, a sergeant. In Latin America or other areas of Spanish influence: a sheriff, a constable. E16.
A mounted official at a bullfight. E20.