Alcaide Definition

alkīdē, alkād; Sp älkäēthe
noun
The commander or governor of a fortress in Spain or Portugal.
American Heritage
A commander or governor of a fortress in Spain, Portugal, or their possessions.
Webster's New World

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

Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Alcaide

Noun

Singular:
alcaide
Plural:
alcaides

Origin of Alcaide

  • Spanish from Arabic al-qā’id the leader al- the qā’id leader active participle of qāda to lead qwd in Semitic roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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

    From Wiktionary

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