When you hear 'stevedore' are you hearing English or Spanish (USA)?

'Stevedore' is a word borrowed from Spanish (USA) 'stevedore'. The word entered the English language some time around 1788.

stevedore [noun] [1788]

One who works at or is responsible for loading and unloading ships in port

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Etymology: Spanish 'estibador' from 'estibar' to pack

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