The Bible in Spain, Vol. 2 [of 2] / Or, the Journeys, Adventures, and Imprisonments of an Englishman in an Attempt to Circulate the Scriptures in the Peninsula

by George Borrow

Alhama. Stated by Borrow (i. 394) to be a Moorish word, meaning “warm baths.” Apparently the Arab, al ḥammām.

Alkheir. Arab. Of good.

Alma. Span. and Port. Soul.

Almocreves. Port. Muleteers or carriers. A word of Arabic origin, al mukāri, like the Spanish arriero.

Alquilador. Span. and Port. A letter on hire of anything, especially of horses. Alquilar, in Spanish, signifies to give or lend on hire. Alquiler, to take or borrow for reward. The converse, inquiler.

Alto. Span. and Port. High.

Amiga. Span. and Port. A mistress, or concubine. Lit. a female friend.

Amigo. Span. and Port. A friend.

Anciña Anciñaco. Basque. The ancient of the ancient.

Andalou. Rom. An Andalusian.