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  • noun A local governor or leader, especially in North Africa or Moorish Spain; an alcaide.
  • noun Any of various ancient and traditional Irish football games.
  • noun Ireland Modern Gaelic football.

Etymologies

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From Arabic قائد (qā’id, "leader"). Compare alcaide.

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Originally referred to the animal-skin ball used in these games.

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