presidio

noun

Meaning

A garrisoned place, especially one that is or was once under Spanish control.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

garrison(English)presidary(English)presidiary(English)alcaide(English)main guard(English)guardship(English)corregidor(English)station(English)monterey(English)anza(English)bahia(English)alcalde(English)

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Sources

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