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Nagid, , is a Hebrew term meaning a prince or leader. This title was often applied to the religious leader in Sephardic communities of the Middle Ages. In Egypt, the Jewish Nagid was appointed over all the Jews living under the dominion of the king of Egypt; he was invested with all the power of a king and could punish and imprison those who acted in opposition to his decrees; his duty was also to appoint the Dayyanim (judges) in every city. Among the individuals bearing this title are the following:
- Samuel ibn Naghrillah (Shmuel Ha-Naggid)
- Joseph ibn Naghrela (Yosef Ha-Naggid)
- Maimonides
- Abraham ben Moses ben Maimon
- Yehoshua Hanagid
Usage examples of "nagid".
As before, Samira Amenstar was formally introduced to Samir Nagid who was slender, tall, red-haired, and dressed in the gaudy elegance of a stage actor.
Grabbing a spiral-sliced orange, Amenstar lobbed it at Nagid, but missed and splattered one of his retainers.
As eldest daughter, on the first day of autumn you shall wed Samir Nagid of Zubat.
Remember that I accused Samir Nagid of climbing into the pockets of Coramshan?
Zubat is now a vassal of Coramshan, and Samir Nagid is a prince with no power.
Council chamber opened, and the rest of the Council began to arrive, austere and magisterial in their grey Council robes: Breu-lin, Meron, Volpiril, Perizel, Lorins, Arance, Ganaret, Nagid, Vilmos, Da-gan, Isas, Harith.
Lord Nagid pointed out, and there was general, if slightly nervous, laughter from the assembled Mages.
Council chamber opened, and the rest of the Council began to arrive, austere and magisterial in their grey Council robes: Breulin, Meron, Volpiril, Perizel, Lorins, Arance, Ganaret, Nagid, Vilmos, Dagan, Isas, Harith.