Definitions
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- noun The lowest title of nobility in Portugal, corresponding to that of
Hidalgo in Spain.
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- noun archaic The lowest title of
nobility inPortugal , corresponding to that ofhidalgo inSpain .
Etymologies
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Examples
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One of them, Caçuta (Zacuten of Barbot), proved to be a "fidalgo" of Sonho, and, though the procedure was contrary to orders, it found favour with the "Perfect Prince."
Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo Volume 2 Richard Francis Burton 1855
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Conceived by a fidalgo from the royal household in the 1780s, the building became a pleasure palace for the viscounts of Estoi.
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One of them, Caçuta (Zacuten of Barbot), proved to be a “fidalgo” of Sonho, and, though the procedure was contrary to orders, it found favour with the
Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo 2003
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The ruler of the “great and wonderful River Zaire,” touched by his words, sent with him sundry youths, and the fidalgo Caçuta, who was baptized into Dom Joao, to receive instruction, and to offer a present of ivory and of palm cloth which was remarkably strong and bright.
Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo 2003
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In January 1568 Barros retired from his remunerative appointment at the India House, receiving the rank of _fidalgo_ together with a pension and other pecuniary emoluments from King Sebastian, and died on the 20th of
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" Various
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Francisco Pereira Coutinho, a fidalgo who had made himself a name in
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil And Residence There During Part of the Years 1821, 1822, 1823 Maria Graham
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Wherever I have met with Brazilians, from the greatest to the meanest, I must say I have always experienced the greatest politeness: from the fidalgo who calls on me in full court costume, to the peasant, or the common soldier, I have had occasion to admire, and be grateful for, their courtesy.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil And Residence There During Part of the Years 1821, 1822, 1823 Maria Graham
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A fidalgo, an officer distinguished under Beresford, Don
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil And Residence There During Part of the Years 1821, 1822, 1823 Maria Graham
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Other fish, too, were caught that day, called _mandibé_ or _fidalgo_.
Across Unknown South America Arnold Henry Savage Landor 1894
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The ruler of the "great and wonderful River Zaire," touched by his words, sent with him sundry youths, and the fidalgo Caçuta, who was baptized into Dom
Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo Volume 2 Richard Francis Burton 1855
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