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Hero who makes cutting remarks?
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zorro
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Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Zorro (Spanish for "fox") is the secret identity of Don Diego de la Vega , a fictional character created in 1919 by pulp writer Johnston McCulley . He is a Californio nobleman living in Los Angeles during the era of Mexican rule (between 1821 and 1846), ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1838, "South American fox-wolf," from Spanish zorro , masc. of zorra "fox," from Basque azaria "fox." The comic book hero, a variation on the Robin Hood theme set in old Spanish California, was created 1919 by U.S. writer Johnston McCulley (1883-1958).
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A South American canid of the genus ''Lycalopex'', visually similar to (and sometimes referred to as) a fox but more closely related to a wolf.
Usage examples of zorro.
She looked at Zorro, twisted her mouth, looked down at the report on him once again.
Went through, the pretense of Jerry and Zorro reacting negatively to each other.
She turned her eyes to Zorro and then Jerry Rhodes, as though seeking corroboration.
Zorro and the chief customs inspector were cowering under the doorway through which Helen and her father had departed for the ladies' room earlier, and to which Zorro had dragged the other.
Or, is Zorro being deliberately eliminated by someone—perhaps the Engelists?
They stood for a moment, after Zorro had disengaged his whip, gathering themselves.
However, I'm beginning to get the impression that friend Zorro figures everybody is expendable but Zorro.
And partly in view of the fact that our companion, poor Zorro, has been arrested as one.
Zorro's luggage passed in the opposite direction, in the hands of two of the goons, a deflated Zorro following.
Magically, it was in the grasp of Zorro Juarez, who was looking mockingly at Cesare Marconi.
He turned his glare on the scientist and then went on to Zorro Juarez.
Dorn and Zorro, you advance to make last preparations with his seconds, and to receive Jerry's weapon.
Dorn Horsten and Zorro Juarez met them halfway, Marconi immediately to their rear.
He looks at me, says, 'Fuck this,' and takes Zorro by the arm, goes to cuff him.
He said to Zorro, "This hits the spot," raised his glass, and was looking at bullfight swords in leather scabbards crossed beneath the Sacred Heart of Jesus.