casis en · NOUN
Etymology
From Spanish caciz or Portuguese caxis, which was from a dialectal pronunciation of Arabic قَاضٍ (qāḍin, “judge”). Doublet of qadi and alcalde.
Meanings
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(alt-of, obsolete) Obsolete form of qadi.
alt of qadi
- (historical) a Muslim holy man or a saint.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| casises | Number=Plur | lexicographic |