Where does “alcaide” come from?
alcaide (English) comes from Spanish alcaide, from Arabic قائد, from Arabic قَادَ — to lead, to pander.
alcaide (English): The governor or commander of a Spanish or...
Definitions
- The governor or commander of a Spanish or...
Ancestry of “alcaide”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Spanish | alcaide | commander of the defense of a castle;... |
| 2 | Arabic | قائد | leader; director, manager; head, chief |
| 3 | Arabic | قَادَ | to lead, to pander |