Alcaids

[ al-key-idz ]

plural noun

, Classical Mythology.

1. the descendants of Alcaeus.

Example Sentences

The engagement had scarcely begun when the three Alcaids, who had been in communication with Ali, deserted with all their following.

From Project Gutenberg

At last, in the beginning of the year 1569, when the offers from the Alcaids had been three times renewed and the Basha was assured that the people in Tunis were sincere in their offer to him of the sovereignty of the kingdom—which they begged him to conquer and hold in the name of the Ottoman Empire—the ex-galley-slave no longer hesitated.

From Project Gutenberg

He summoned a council, composed of the principal officers of the army, the alcaids of the fortresses, the xequis or sages of the city, and the alfaquis or doctors of the faith.

From Project Gutenberg