Definitions for alcaydes

alcaydes al·cay·de

Spelling: [al-kahy-dee; Spanish ahl-kahy-th e]
IPA: /ælˈkaɪ di; Spanish ɑlˈkaɪ ðɛ/

Alcaydes is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 265 anagrams from letters in alcaydes (aacdelsy).

Definitions for alcaydes

noun

  1. alcaide.
  2. a commander of a fortress.
  3. a jailer; the warden of a prison.

Origin of alcaydes

1495-1505; Spanish Arabic al-qā'id the leader

Examples for alcaydes

“Your worship is right,” said the alcayde, with a bow, but in a low voice.

The alcayde was on the battlements of his castle, surrounded by his knights.

The alcayde, Aben Comixa, retreated to a strong tower with a few of the garrison and inhabitants.

But this brought him a visit from the alcayde, who commanded him to "forbear that noise."

The alcayde set a watch for them, which was discovered, and the Jew escaped.

Bartholomew serves best where he has been, Adelantado and alcayde.

I am a daughter of that prison, my father was alcayde, and my son might hope to be so, were he not a fool.

Loxa was commanded at this time by an old Moorish alcayde whose daughter was the favorite wife of Boabdil.

“Your worship is right,” said the alcayde with a bow, but in a low voice.

I am a daughter of that prison: my father was alcayde, and my son might hope to be so, were he not a fool.

Word Value for alcaydes
Scrable

13

Words with friends

14

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