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‖ capataz rare.|kæpəˈtæz, ˈkæ-|
Pl. capataces.
[Sp., irreg. f. L. caput head: cf. captain n. 6 b, 9.]
In Spanish-speaking countries: a headman of a ranch or farm; a foreman or overseer of a group of labourers.
1826F. B. Head Pampas 43 The day before we started, the capataz came to me for some money to purchase hides, in order to prepare the carriages in the usual way. 1875‘P. Verdad’ From Vineyard to Decanter 31 The sample having been tasted, the capataz is sent with his venencia into the cellar. 1904Conrad Nostromo i. ii. 15 The Company's lightermen, too, natives of the republic, behaved very well under their capataz. |