Cantina
a saloon; bar.
Historical Examples
Diplomatic Days Edith O’Shaughnessy
Seven and Nine years Among the Camanches and Apaches Edwin Eastman
When the Owl Cries Paul Bartlett
Seven and Nine years Among the Camanches and Apaches Edwin Eastman
Partners of Chance Henry Herbert Knibbs
The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera Cruz Frank Fowler
Diplomatic Days Edith O’Shaughnessy
The Treasure Trail Marah Ellis Ryan
Partners of Chance Henry Herbert Knibbs
The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera Cruz Frank Fowler
noun
a bar or wine shop, esp in a Spanish-speaking country
n.
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