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