‖ kadkhoda
(kadˈkoːda)
Also kadkhuda, and with capital initial.
[Pers. kadkhudá.]
The head man of an Iranian village.
| 1934 F. Stark Valleys of Assassins 56 We..were welcomed by the kadkhuda and a dozen tribesmen or so. 1953 A. Smith Blind White Fish in Persia v. 80 The Kadkhoda, the bailiff of the village, blows out his lamp and retires to bed. 1963 Times 6 Feb. 12/6 The kadkhoda, or head man. |