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sayyid

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say·yid  (säyd)
n. Islam
1. Used as a title and form of address for a male dignitary.
2. Used as a title for a descendant of the family of Muhammad.

[Arabic, from sda, to become chief; see swd1 in Semitic roots.]

sayyid, sayid [ˈsaɪɪd], said
n
1. (Non-Christian Religions / Islam) a Muslim claiming descent from Mohammed's grandson Husain
2. (Non-Christian Religions / Islam) a Muslim honorary title
[from Arabic: lord]


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