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cadi
[ kah-dee, key- ]
cadi
/ ˈkɑːdɪ; ˈkeɪdɪ /
noun
- a judge in a Muslim community
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cadi1
C16: from Arabic qādī judge
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Example Sentences
The cadi was seated in his divan, administering justice, as was his custom, in the open air.
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With gaud and gaudy, which are the same words as good and cadi, may be connoted gaudeo the Latin for I rejoice.
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The Cadi was a fine-looking old man, his white turban was without a plait, and he was enveloped in a fine woollen hayk.
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The Cadi, though feeling his dignity offended, was obliged to put a good face on the matter.
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The crowd had been beaten off by the guards, and Azora stood before the Cadi almost unconscious of what was passing around her.
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