syce (s s)n. A stableman or groom, especially in India. [Hindi s  'is, from Arabic, active participle of ssa, to tend, manage, perhaps denominative from *s s, horse, Hebrew sûs.] |
syce, sice, saice [saɪs]
n
1. (Historical Terms) (formerly, in India) a servant employed to look after horses, drive carriages, etc.
2. (in Malaysia) a driver or chauffeur
[from Urdu sā'is, from Arabic, from sāsa to administer]
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