[19] A preparation of finely-bruised maize mixed with morsels of pork. It is rolled in maize leaves, and in that manner served up.
[20] Sweet cakes made of maize and raisins.
[21] A syrup made from the pulp of fruit.
[22] Preserved peas with syrup.
[23] Literally Bigots.
[24] Meaning Yo esclavita! (I, a slave!) Esclavita being the diminutive of Esclava.
[25] Narrative of twenty years' residence in South America, by W. B. Stevenson.
[26] The term Creole is a corruption of the Spanish word criollo, which is derived from criar to create or to foster. The Spaniards apply the term criollo not merely to the human race, but also to animals propagated in the colonies, but of pure European blood: thus they have creole horses, bullocks, poultry, &c.
[27] A brutish Indian; a favorite expression of the Limeños when speaking of the Indians, who certainly do not merit the compliment.
[28] The word Palangana signifies a wash-hand-basin; but more especially the kind of basin used by barbers. Figuratively the term is used to designate an empty babbler.