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secuaz

henchman

noun seh-KWAS Rare

Origin: From Latin sequax 'follower', from sequi 'to follow'.

Also means

sidekick

Usage Note

Secuaz is a common-gender noun (el/la secuaz), so its gender is determined by the article, not an ending change. It carries a negative connotation, implying blind or criminal loyalty to a leader. The plural is secuaces. It appears frequently in crime fiction and political commentary.

Examples

"El villano envió a sus secuaces primero."

Natural Translation

The villain sent his henchmen first.

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