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(in British India) a term of respectful address used to British colonial authorities. Cf. pukka, sahib.[1935-40]
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sahib — n. 1 hist. (in India) a form of address, often placed after the name, to European men. 2 colloq. a gentleman (pukka sahib). Etymology: Urdu f. Arab. sahib friend, lord … Useful english dictionary
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