caid
or qa·id
[ kah-eeth, kahyth ]
noun
(in North Africa) a Muslim tribal chief, judge, or senior official.
a Berber chieftain.
an alcaide.
Origin of caid
1First recorded in 1855–60; from French or directly from Arabic qāʾid; see origin at alcaide
Words Nearby caid
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How to use caid in a sentence
It is the residence and office of the sheikh, or chief of the douar: several douars united form a tribe, governed by a caid.
He remembered how he and caid used to smuggle a couple of fifths aboard for the moon-run.
Death of a Spaceman | Walter M. MillerYou can't get drunk until they're gone, or you might get them mixed up with memories like caid's.
Death of a Spaceman | Walter M. MillerWe arrived duly at Sleeman, where the caid had everything prepared very comfortably for us.
Notes in North Africa | W. G. WindhamAfter dinner the caid came and smoked two or three pipes, drank coffee, and wished us adieu in a most gracious manner.
Notes in North Africa | W. G. Windham
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