Where does “caid” come from?
caid (English) comes from French caïd, from Arabic قَائِد — leader; caid, leader.
caid (English): A local governor or leader, especially in North...
Definitions
- A local governor or leader, especially in North...
Ancestry of “caid”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | caïd | caid; big shot, big man; boss |
| 2 | Arabic | قَائِد | leader; caid, leader |