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. Ƨahib master, lord, fem. Ƨahibah.]
Definition: A respectful title or appelation given to Europeans of rank. [India]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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