The Short Stories of Maria Cristina Mena Glossary

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The Short Stories of Maria Cristina Mena Glossary

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perfidy

The state of being deceitful and untrustworthy

Mozo

A male servant or attendant

A quador

Water carrier

Effigy

a sculpture or model of a person

Gendarme

A paramilitary police officer in France

Burro

A small donkey used as a pack animal

Peon

A low- ranking soldier or worker

Bodega

A wine shop or wine cellar

Impudent

Not showing due respect for another person

Rebozo

A long scarf covering the head and shoulder

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