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1. (n.) sahib
(in colonial India) sir; master: a term of respect used in addressing or referring to a European.
Etymology: (1690–1700; < Urdu < Ar &sdotbelow;ā&hdotbelow;ib master, lit., friend)
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1. (noun) sahib
formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name
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1. (noun) sahib
alt. of Saheb
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. sahib
used in India when addressing a European gentleman; Mem Sahib to a lady.
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