secuaz
henchman
noun seh-KWAS Rare
Origin: From Latin sequax 'follower', from sequi 'to follow'.
Also means
sidekick
Usage Note
Secuaz is a common-gender noun (el/la secuaz), so its gender is determined by the article, not an ending change. It carries a negative connotation, implying blind or criminal loyalty to a leader. The plural is secuaces. It appears frequently in crime fiction and political commentary.
Examples
"El villano envió a sus secuaces primero."
Natural Translation
The villain sent his henchmen first.

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