reis

A Portuguese money of account: 1,000 reis make a milreis, which is of the value of 4s. 5d. sterling, or about $1.08.

Same as ras, 2.

The word is used as a Portuguese designation of money of account, one hundred reis being about equal in value to eleven cents.

A common title in the East for a person in authority, especially the captain of a ship.

A chief, person with authority