n. The traditional Spanish municipal magistrate, who had both judicial and administrative functions.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A magistrate or judge in Spain and in Spanish America, etc.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. In Spain and Portugal, and in countries settled by Spaniards or governed by Spanish law, the mayor of a pueblo or town, who is the head of the municipal council, and is vested with judicial powers similar to those of a justice of the peace.
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n. a mayor or chief magistrate of a Spanish town
Word Usage
"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."