Alcalde
Black's Law Dictionary · Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Black's Law Dictionary
The name of a Judicial officer in Spain, and in those countries which have received their laws and institutions from Spain. His functions somewhat resembled those of mayor in small municipalities on the continent or justice of the peace in England and most of the United States.
Castiilero v. In S., 2 Black, 17, 194, 17 L. Ed. 360.