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alcaide

Pronunciation: /ælˈkeɪd/

The English word “alcaide” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

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

Etymology

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

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