alcaide

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Etymology [edit]

From Spanish alcaide, from Arabic القائد (al-qā’id).

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Noun [edit]

alcaide (plural alcaides)

  1. The governor or commander of a Spanish or Portuguese fortress or prison.

Spanish [edit]

Etymology [edit]

Arabic القائد (al-qā’id).

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /alkaˈiðe/

Noun [edit]

alcaide m (plural alcaides)

  1. commander of the defense of a castle
  2. administrator of royal property
  3. warden; administrator of a prison.
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