Definition of "alcalde" []

• The mayor or chief judicial official of a Spanish town. (noun)

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• "The alcalde was the politician, knowing the affairs of the world and speaking familiarly of the King and the Queen and the Marquis of Cadiz."
• "The alcalde was the politician, knowing the affairs of the world and speaking familiarly of the King and the Queen and the"
• ""The alcalde is a great observer," remarked Fray Sibyla in a meaning tone."