The ''alguacilillo'' (
Spanish diminutive
A diminutive is a root word that has been modified to convey a slighter degree of its root meaning, either to convey the smallness of the object or quality named, or to convey a sense of intimacy or endearment. A (abbreviated ) is a word-formati ...
for ''
alguacil'') is a horseman who parades at the head of the ''paseíllo'' (the ceremonial parade of the
bullfighters before a ''corrida'') and wears 17th century ''alguacil'' clothes. He receives from the president of the ''corrida'' the (simulated) keys of the bullpen. They ceremonially perform the rule of law during the bullfight and transmit the orders from the president to the ''toreros''.
References
Bullfighting
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