ala f. wing

alabarda f. halberd, pike

alabardero m. halberdier, pikeman

alambicar distill; be unnecessarily particular

alarde m. ostentation, boast, manifestation; en regio ~ as if she were the sovereign himself, with royal show

alargar extend, hold out

alborozo m. gayety, joy, rejoicing

albur m. first draw at monte; chance, risk; jugar un ~ take a risk, take a chance

alcaide m. governor (of castle), warden, guardian

alcalde m. mayor; ~ mayor de casa y corte judge who with his fellows formed one fifth of chamber of Consejo de Castilla, see note, l. 2340