Cid

¹ American  

[sid, theed] / sɪd, θid /

noun

1. The, El Cid CampeadorRodrigo Díaz de Bivar, c1040–99, Spanish soldier: hero of the wars against the Moors.

2. (italics) Le. Le Cid.

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c.i.d. ² American  

Or cid,

abbreviation

Automotive.

1. cubic-inch displacement: the displacement of an engine measured in cubic inches.

   My old car had a 302 c.i.d. engine.

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C.I.D. ³ American  

abbreviation

1. Criminal Investigation Department of Scotland Yard.

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CID ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. (in Britain) Criminal Investigation Department; the detective division of a police force

2. cruel, inhumane, and degrading: denoting the brutal and demeaning treatment of prisoners

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Cid ² British  

/ sɪd, θið /

noun

1. El or the. original name Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar. ?1043–99, Spanish soldier and hero of the wars against the Moors

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Etymology

Origin of C.I.D.

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

On Friday, Futch is counting on a whole lot of Roan fans to keep the party going at its own event at El Cid after the show.

From Los Angeles Times

But knowing that thousands of fans will be looking to keep the party going after the Rose Bowl show, who knows if the next Chappell Roan will be striding through El Cid on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times

Cid's lawyer spoke at the session on Tuesday and stressed that his client had not been coerced into striking the plea deal, thereby rebutting accusations that his testimony had been extracted under pressure.

From BBC

One of Bolsonaro's lawyer, Celso Vilardi, said in Wednesday's session he would respond "point by point" to what Cid's lawyer had said.

From BBC

Skylie Cid led the team in touchdowns as a freshman.

From Los Angeles Times