History

Definition of compadrito

Compadrito is the diminutive of compadre, a term that comes from the Latin word compăter. The dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) recognizes several meanings of both concepts. Compadre is called, in a broad sense, a friend or someone who fulfills a protective or guardianship function. Compadre is also called […]

Definition of catapult

Catapult is a term derived from the Latin language, although its most distant etymological antecedent is found in the Greek word katapéltēs. A catapult is a device formerly used in the field of war to launch blunt objects. It is estimated that this instrument was developed in 400 BC, possibly in Syracuse. […]

Definition of sedan

Berlin is a notion that comes from the French berline, which in turn comes from Berlin (that is, Berlin). The concept refers, among other things, to a type of horse-drawn carriage that was created in the aforementioned city in Germany. A berline is a closed carriage that usually has four seats.

Definition of bazooka

The notion of bazooka has its etymological origin in the English word bazooka. The term refers to a portable weapon that allows the launching of grenades. A grenade is a hollow metal projectile that contains an explosive. The bazooka, specifically, is a grenade launcher: a device that allows this type of projectile to be fired […]

Definition of bandit

The concept of bandit comes from bando. This term (band), meanwhile, can refer to a gang or a faction. A bandit is a criminal: that is, someone who commits crimes. Bandits, therefore, are individuals who carry out actions punishable by law. Characteristics of a bandit It is important to have […]

Definition of armory

Armory is a term that comes from gunsmith. A gunsmith is someone who manufactures or sells weapons or someone whose job is to keep and clean weapons. An armory is a place where weapons are sold or stored. The concept can also refer to the […]

Definition of sword

The Greek word spáthē came to Latin as spatha. This is the immediate etymological antecedent of sword, a term that in our language refers to a bladed weapon. Before moving forward, it is important to note that a weapon is a device or utensil that is used for defensive purposes or to carry out an attack. In […]

Definition of noise

The notion of bulla comes from bullir. This verb has several uses: the first meaning mentioned in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) refers to boiling. When something or a group of animals or people are agitated with movements similar to those made by water when it boils, we can also speak of […]

Definition of bristol

Bristol is a term that can refer to different places, companies and institutions. When the accent is on the letter I (brístol), it is a common noun with two meanings recognized by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary. A brístol, according to the RAE, is a paper that is used to […]

Definition of Castile

Castilla is a term that can refer to different areas, zones and towns. Regardless of its use as a proper name, the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) recognizes a meaning as a common noun. Castilla is the name given to the fabric also known as bayetón. This wool fabric is characterized by having abundant […]