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sahib

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sa·hib  (säb, -b, -hb)
n.
Used formerly as a form of respectful address for a European man in colonial India.
[Hindi shab, master, from Arabic ib, companion, master, participle of aiba, to become friends; see b in Semitic roots.]
sahib [ˈsɑːhɪb], saheb [ˈsɑːhɛb]
n
(in India) a form of address or title placed after a man's name or designation, used as a mark of respect
[from Urdu, from Arabic çāhib, literally: friend]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.sahib - formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name
European - a native or inhabitant of Europe
memsahib - a woman sahib
Translations
sahib [ˈsɑːhɪb] N (India)
1. → señor m
Smith Sahib → (el)señor Smith
2. (hum) → caballero m
pukka sahib → caballero m de verdad
sahib
n → Sahib m
sahib [ˈsɑːhɪb] n → sahib m inv
sahib [ˈsɑːhɪb] n → sahib m inv


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Now those foolish hunters, whose pay is less than my pay, have spoken to Petersen Sahib of the matter.
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She had not wanted a little girl at all, and when Mary was born she handed her over to the care of an Ayah, who was made to understand that if she wished to please the Mem Sahib she must keep the child out of sight as much as possible.
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Thus he spoke in the vernacular: - "Colonel Sahib and officers of this regiment.
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