reis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The holder of an Ottoman military rank akin to that of naval captain.
noun
  1. plural of real

Word forms

reis reises rais ras

Etymology

From Arabic رَئِيس (raʔīs, “head, chief, leader”)

Related words

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