camisado

/kæmɪˈsɑːdoʊ/; Spanish: [‘kamisaðo]

Definitions

1. noun

A type of cattle herder, typically in Spanish-speaking countries.

“The vaquero was an expert camisado, able to handle the most stubborn cattle.”

2. noun

A type of raiding or guerrilla tactic, especially by the Mexican Revolutionaries.

“The camisado was a popular tactic among the revolutionaries to surprise the enemy.”

Synonyms

  • cowpoke
  • vaquero

Antonyms

  • established
  • settled