Al'gnacil, or ALGUAZIL (Arabic al-wazir, 'the vizier'), is the general name in Spain of the officers entrusted with the execution of justice.
Al'gnacil
Chambers's Encyclopaedia, Volume 1: A to Beaufort, p. 161
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Al'gnacil, or ALGUAZIL (Arabic al-wazir, 'the vizier'), is the general name in Spain of the officers entrusted with the execution of justice.