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alcayde
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alcayde, n. [Sp. alcaide, fr. Ar. al-qāīd governor, fr. qāda to lead, govern.].
- A commander of a castle or fortress among the Spaniards, Portuguese, and Moors. [1913 Webster]
- The warden, or keeper of a jail. [1913 Webster]
alcayde, n.
Same as Alcaid. [1913 Webster]
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