[Sp., a fortress, a castle, ad. Arab. al-qaçr = al the + qaçr in pl. a castle.]

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  A palace, fortress.

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1615.  Bedwell, Arab. Trudg., Alcazar, Alkazar, The palace, the kings house.

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1846.  Prescott, Ferd. & Isab., II. ix. 454. Their permanent residence was assigned in the old alcazar of Seville.

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