[93] The _braza_ was a measure of length, equivalent to 16.718 decimeters, or 1.82636 yards (U.S.) The name originated (like the French _brasse_) in the primitive use of the human arm as a measure of length. The _braza_ (square) was used in the Philippines as a measure of surface, being equivalent to 36 Spanish, or 30.9168 English, square feet. [94] A short dagger with a broad blade. [95] In the relation published in _Col. doc. inéd. Ultramar_, ii, pp. 265-277, where these transactions are recounted in greater detail, these names are spelled Camutrian (Camutuan, Camotuan), and Maletec, respectively. [96] Apparently the same as the Massaua of earlier documents. [97] In the relation cited above, note 92, the name of this island is spelled (p. 277) Camiguinin. [98] The second ship of the fleet, "San Pablo." The "San Pedro" or flagship was spoken of as the _capitana_. [99] A veil of thin gauze worn by the Moors. Evidently the term is used in this connection, as the Mohammedans of these islands were called Moros (Moors) by the Spaniards. [100] Apparently referring to the island of Negros. [101] The word is _escaupiles_, which was a species of ancient Mexican armor. [102] An equestrian exercise with reed spears. [103] The actual date of departure was the twenty-first. [104] See note 43, _ante_, as to the cost of the fleet. The reference in the text is apparently to some Mexican mint or mine. [105] This vessel was the "San Lucas," commanded by Alonso de Arellano; see account of its adventures in "Expedition of Legazpi." [106] A reference to the relation sent to Felipe II by Legazpi--probably by the "San Pedro." [107] A measure for grain containing one-third of a _fanega_. [108] An error naturally made, in those early days of acquaintance with the Philippines, since the island of Mactan (Matan), where Magalhães was slain, lies near the coast of Cebú. According to the _U.S. Philippine Gazetteer_ (p. 69), the archipelago comprises twelve principal islands and three groups, with one thousand five hundred and eighty-three dependent islands. [109] Apparently meaning the "San Pedro," which was despatched from Cebú by Legazpi on June 1, 1565. It reached Navidad on October 1, and probably arrived at Seville in May or June, 1566. [110] The _concha_ and _blanca_ were ancient copper coins of the value of one-half and three _maravedis_, respectively. The coins above-mentioned evidently resembled these in size. [111] The "San Geronimo." [112] Throughout this document, the statements and comments of the notaries will be enclosed in parentheses, to enable the reader more easily to separate the various letters and writs from one another. [113] The _caracoa_ is a large canoe used by the Malayan peoples--"with two rows of oars, very light, and fitted with a European sail, its rigging of native manufacture" (_Dic. Acad._). According to Retana (_Zúñiga_, ii, p. 513*), the word _caracoa_ is not to be found in Filipino dictionaries.