verdugo

Galician

Noun

verdugo m (plural verdugos)

  1. executioner, hangman

Spanish

Etymology

Of uncertain origin. Possibly from a Vulgar Latin *virdūcu-, from *virde < Latin viridem (“green”), with the meaning of a green stick used to beat someone.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /berˈduɡo/, [berˈðuɣo]
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Noun

verdugo m (plural verdugos)

  1. executioner, hangman
    Synonym: oficial
  2. (bullfighting) The puntilla
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