Caid
(in North Africa) a Muslim tribal chief, judge, or senior official.
a Berber chieftain.
an alcaide.
Historical Examples
Death of a Spaceman Walter M. Miller
Lippincott’s Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 Various
Notes in North Africa W. G. Windham
Lippincott’s Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 Various
Lippincott’s Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 Various
The Garden Of Allah Robert Hichens
Lippincott’s Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 Various
Lippincott’s Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 Various
Notes in North Africa W. G. Windham
Lippincott’s Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Various
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