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GLOSSARY.
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Administrador — Agent.
Novios — Betrothed persons.
Nuestro Amo — Our Master, used in speaking of the Host.
 
Ojo de Agua — Spring of water.
 
Portales — Covered portico supported by columns.
Pulqueria — Shop where, pulque is sold.
Pasio — Public walk.
Paso — pace, pacing.
Padrino — Godfather.
Plaza — Square.
Patio — Court-yard.
Petate — Matting.
Pohlana — Woman of Puebla.
Pronunciamiento — A revolution in Mexico.
Pronunciados — Those who revolt.
 
Rancho — A farm.
Rancher — Farmer.
Rebozo — A scarf that goes over the head.
Reja — Iron grate.
 
Sopilote — Species of carrion vulture.
Sarape — A woollen blanket more or less fine, with a hole for the head to go through.
 
Traspaso — Conveyance, transfer.
Tilma — Indian cloak.
Tierra caliente — The hot land.
Tertulia — An evening party.
Toreador — Bull-fighter.
Tortilla — Species of thin cake.
Tortillera — Woman who bakes tortillas.
 
Vaca — Joint stock in gambling.
Vomito — Name given to the yellow fever.
Venta — Inn.

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