raad
Definition of raad
raden
\-dən\: a legislative assembly in one of the Boer republics of South Africa before the establishment of British administration — compare heemraad volksraad
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Origin and Etymology of raad
Dutch, literally, counsel, council; akin to Old English rǣd advice, counsel, council
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Origin and Etymology of raad
Arabic ra"ād, literally, threatener, striker
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