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