Santa fe trail

Glossary

Adobe
Sun dried brick.
Alcalde
Mayor.
Campesino
Farm worker, field hand.
Centro
(1) City center. (2) Town square.
Chock Full
Completely filled.
Cimarrón
(1) Wild, untamed. (2) Runaway. (3) Escaped slave.
Citadel
A fortress in or near a fortified city, commanding the city and fortifications, and intended as a final point of defense.
Coracle
A boat made by covering a wicker frame with leather or oilcloth. It was used by the ancient Britons, and is still used by fisherman in Wales and some parts of Ireland. Also, a similar boat used in Tibet and in Egypt.
Fandango
(1) A lively dance, in 3/4 or 6/8 time, much practiced in Spain, the West Indies, and Spanish America. Also, the tune to which it is danced. (2) A ball or general dance, as in Mexico. [Colloq.]
Gallina
Chicken.
Guía
(1) Guide. (2) Official document authorizing the transportation of products for sale.
Hoodlum
A young rowdy; a rough, lawless fellow.
Jackass
(1) Male ass, donkey. (2) Dullard, stupid fellow, blockhead, numbskull, ignoramus, dunce.
Kasbah
(1) The older, native Arab quarter of a North African city, especially Algiers. (2) Citadel.
Lingua Franca
A language used for transacting business.
Manumission
The act of granting freedom to a slave.
Parochial
Narrow-minded, provincial.
Rabbits' Ears
Las orejas de conejos.
Ratón
Mouse.
Sagacious
Quick, discerning, and judicious; knowing; shrewd; sage; wise.
Sangre de Cristo
Blood of Christ.
Santa Fe
Holy Faith.
Skive
To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or leather).
Tack
The gear used in equipping a horse, such as saddle and bridle.
Vegas
Meadows.