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
When she had danced once, she refused to indulge the audience again, but staring scorn at the company, accepted a cup of coffee from the handsome young caid in the black mantle.
From A Soldier of the Legion by C. N. (Charles Norris) Williamson
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
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
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 C. N. (Charles Norris) Williamson
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