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qaid

/keɪd/

qaidnoun

qaids

/keɪd/

Translations

The qaid was responsible for maintaining order in the village.

Каид был ответственен за поддержание порядка в деревне.

Definitions

A leader or commander, especially in a Muslim context.

The qaid led his people with wisdom and strength.

A local governor, civil officer, or judge in parts of North Africa, especially Morocco and Algeria.

Under colonial rule, the French authorities often relied on the local qaid to administer rural districts.

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