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Alcayde   Listen
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Alcayde  n.  Same as Alcaid.






Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48








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"Alcayde" Quotes from Famous Books



... conquered, They could not have with more observance waited: Their eyes, hands, feet, Are all so quick, they seem to have but one motion, To catch my flying words. Only the alcayde Shuns me; and, with a grim civility, ...
— The Works Of John Dryden, Vol. 7 (of 18) - The Duke of Guise; Albion and Albanius; Don Sebastian • John Dryden

... supplies and munitions, and a magazine for the powder, which is well guarded and situated in the inner part; and a copious well of fresh water. There are also quarters for the soldiers and artillerymen, and the house of the commandant [alcayde]. The city has been lately fortified on the land side at the Plaza de armas, where it is entered by a strong wall and two salient towers, defended with artillery, which command the wall and gate. This fortress is called Santiago, and has a company ...
— History of the Philippine Islands Vols 1 and 2 • Antonio de Morga



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