Strong’s definition
a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
KJV gloss list in the source
captain, chief, excellent thing, (chief) governor, leader, noble, prince, (chief) ruler.
Source pronunciation notation: naw-gheed'
Derivation recorded by Strong
or נָגִד; from H5046 (נָגַד);
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