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Alcayde

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Al-caid′

,

Al-cayde′

,

Noun.

[Sp.

alcaide

, fr. Ar.

al-qāīd

governor, fr.

qāda

to lead, govern.]

1.

A commander of a castle or fortress among the Spaniards, Portuguese, and Moors.

2.

The warden, or keeper of a jail.

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Al-cayde′

(ăl-kād′)

,

Noun.

Same as

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Definition 2024

alcayde

alcayde

English

Noun

alcayde ‎(plural alcaydes)

Alternative form of alcaide