Life in Mexico by Frances Calderón de la Barca
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_Garita_-City-gate.
_Goleta_-Schooner. _Gentuza_-Rabble. _Honras_-Funeral honours. _Hacienda_-Country-place. _Ingenio de Azucar_-Sugar plantation. _Invalidos--Disabled soldiers. _Jarro_--Earthen jar. _Ladrones_--Robbers. _Leperos_--Beggars, low persons. _Litera_--Litter. _Monte Pio_--Office where money is lent on security. _Mezcal_--Brandy distilled from pulque. _Manga_--Cloak made of cloth, with a hole in the middle for putting the head through. _Novios_--Betrothed persons. _Nuestro Amo_--Our Master, used in speaking of the Host. _Ojo de Agua_--Spring of water. _Portales_--Covered portico supported by columns. _Pulqueria_--Shop where pulque is sold. _Paseo_--Public walk. _Paso_--Pace, pacing. _Padrino_--Godfather. _Plaza_--Square. _Patio_--Courtyard. _Petate_--Matting. _Poblana_--Woman of Puebla. _Pronunciamiento_--A revolution in Mexico. _Pronunciados_--Those who revolt. _Rancho_--A farm. |
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