caid

American  

[kah-eeth, kahyth] / kɑˈið, kaɪð /

Or qaid

noun

1. (in North Africa) a Muslim tribal chief, judge, or senior official.

2. a Berber chieftain.

3. an alcaide.

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Etymology

Origin of caid

First recorded in 1855–60; from French or directly from Arabic qāʾid; see origin at alcaide

Example Sentences

At a luncheon with businessmen in Dubuque, he takes a full beat between "Medi" and "caid," as if to protect against the common mistake of saying "Medicare."

From Slate • Aug. 18, 2011

She turned one of her slow, sad glances toward her aunt; and Sanda was sure she looked relieved on seeing Lella Mabrouka absorbed in talk with the plump wife of a caid.

From A Soldier of the Legion by Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris)

"Will he go to the café and see Ahmara with the caid?"

From A Soldier of the Legion by Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris)

Seated with him we found the great man of the district, the caid, making a morning call.

From Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 by Various

This we found in a house belonging to a son of the caid of Biskra.

From Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 by Various