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; alcaide

Example Sentences

The crisis ended after Ennahda’s leader, Rachid Ghannouchi, and a leader of the secular opposition and former Ben Ali regime official, Béji Caïd Essebsi, met in Paris to resolve their differences.

From New York Times

That decision paved the way for Beji Caid Essebsi to win the presidency in 2014.

From Washington Post

The St. James Hotel, a famed 148-year-old hotel in nearby Cimarron, relies on incoming scouts for nearly 80% of its total business, General Manager Teri Caid said.

From Washington Times

“We expected it to be decreased, but not completely eliminated,” Caid said.

From Washington Times

“They struggle through the winter months to make their money to survive in the summer,” Caid said.

From Washington Times