English Explanatory Dictionary

alcaide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The governor or commander of a Spanish or Portuguese fortress or prison.
  2. A caid.
name
  1. A surname from Spanish.

Pronunciation

/ælˈkeɪd/ /ælˈkaɪdi/

Word forms

alcaide alcaides alcayde

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish alcaide, from Arabic الْقَائِد (al-qāʔid, “leader”); Doublet of caid and Alkaid.

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