reis

English

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) The holder of a Turkish military rank akin to that of naval captain.

Etymology

Derived from Arabic رَئِيس (chief, head, leader).

Origin

Arabic

رَئِيس

Gloss

chief, head, leader

Concept
Semantic Field

Social and political relations

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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