‖ alvaˈradoObs. [Sp.alvorada, alborada, ‘musicke giuen at the breake of day’ (Minsheu) f.albor, alvor, dawn, f. L. albus white.] (See quot.) 1598Barret Theor. Warres 249 Alvarado, a Spanish word, and is the discharging of the morning watch, by the sound of the drumme.