algutzir

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Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Andalusian Arabic الوَزِير (al-wazīr), from Arabic وَزِير (wazīr, minister). Doublet of visir.

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Noun[edit]

algutzir m (plural algutzirs)

  1. (historical) governor, sheriff
  2. bailiff, constable

Descendants[edit]

  • Italian: aguzzino

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