root derivation of guajira
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what is the derivation of the word guajira, as used in the song guantanamera/
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updated Jul 28, 2010
posted by skymother
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If you look in the R A E dictionary:
(Del arahuaco antillano guajiro, señor, hombre poderoso).
updated Jul 28, 2010
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posted by 0074b507
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Oh my goodness, and all this time I thought it was a Cuban peasant! (sheesh)!! Thank you.
updated Jul 28, 2010
posted by margaretbl
Goodness no! Good you had that cleared up! :-) - Gekkosan, Jul 28, 2010
My face is red. - margaretbl, Jul 28, 2010
