alcaide
Americannoun
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a commander of a fortress.
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a jailer; the warden of a prison.
noun
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the commander of a fortress or castle
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the governor of a prison
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of alcaide
First recorded in 1495–1505; from Spanish, from Arabic al-qā'id “the leader”
Example Sentences
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The title of alcalde must be carefully distinguished from alcaide, which is derived from the Arabic al-quaid, a general, and means the governor of a fortress.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
It was read to the queen, and its tidings were confirmed by communications from Alonso Vallejo and the alcaide of Cadiz.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" by Various
Then we must do with St. James of Compostella what the men of Burgos did with their alcaide, who persisted in getting drunk when he ought to have been getting sober.
From Tales from the Lands of Nuts and Grapes Spanish and Portuguese Folklore by Various
At this instant there was great warre betweene this alcaide and another gouernor of the next prouince.
From The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 11 by Hakluyt, Richard
"What are the revenues of the alcaide of Gibraltar?" he asked of two Christian captives he had taken.
From Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume VII by Morris, Charles
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