\Re`is\ (r?"?s or r?z), 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.

\Reis\ (r[imac]s), n. [Ar. ra["i]s head, chief, prince.]
A common title in the East for a person in authority,
especially the captain of a ship. [Written also {rais} and
{ras}.]