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‖ guardia civil|ˈgwarðja θiˈvil|
Pl. guardias civiles.
[Sp., = civil guard.]
A force formed in Spain in 1844 to take over police duties from the military, and chiefly responsible for public order and safety. Also ellipt.
1846R. Ford Gatherings from Spain xiii. 149 The alcalde, the muleteer, the guardia, and all who have shared in the booty. Ibid. xvi. 188 The mounted guards, who are now stationed in towns, and by whom the roads are regularly patrolled..are called guardias civiles. 1946G. Millar Horned Pigeon xxiii. 416 They had found no sign of the Guardia Civil. 1955J. Thomas No Banners iii. 26 On the Pyrenees Franco's guardias civiles blocked the roads into Spain. 1966M. Catto Bird on Wing x. 153 The Guardia Civil shouted again, raising his rifle. |