‖n. [ Pg., pl. of real, an ancient Portuguese coin. ] The word is used as a Portuguese designation of money of account, one hundred reis being about equal in value to eleven cents. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Ar. raïs head, chief, prince. ] A common title in the East for a person in authority, especially the captain of a ship.
‖ [ See 2d Reis, and Effendi. ] A title formerly given to one of the chief Turkish officers of state. He was chancellor of the empire, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ Named from
a. Capable of being reissued. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. & i. To issue a second time. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A second or repeated issue. [ 1913 Webster ]