alferes

English

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) An ensign; a standard-bearer.

Etymology

Derived from Spanish, Castilian alferes derived from Arabic الفَارِس, فَارِس (knight).

Origin

Arabic

الفَارِس, فَارِس

Gloss

knight

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