caid
Americannoun
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(in North Africa) a Muslim tribal chief, judge, or senior official.
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a Berber chieftain.
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an alcaide.
Etymology
Origin of caid
First recorded in 1855–60; from French or directly from Arabic qāʾid; see origin at alcaide
Example Sentences
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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
It is the residence and office of the sheikh, or chief of the douar: several douars united form a tribe, governed by a caid.
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 25, April, 1873 by Various
I saw only one of the ladies, the wife of the caid, the last survivor out of some five or six.
From Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 by Various
It is the place of residence of the caid and the chief seat of Arab commerce.
From Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 by Various
"Will he go to the café and see Ahmara with the caid?"
From A Soldier of the Legion by Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris)
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