SAHIB

sahib

(noun) formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

sahib (plural sahibs)

(historical) A term of respect for a white European or other person of rank in colonial India.

Coordinate term: memsahib

Source: Wiktionary


Sa"hib, sa"heb, n. Etym: [Ar. çahib master, lord, fem. çahibah.]

Definition: A respectful title or appelation given to Europeans of rank. [India]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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