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Sheikh

name, noun

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Arabic
Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of sheik. alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    The title of a sheik.

    "The Makaddam of Dhaboot, Sheikh Awadth, is a fine-looking old man, and seemed much gratified at the recognition by Government of his kindness to the sailors. Two of the headmen of Nishton, Sheikhs Muhammad and Moosa, who happened to be here, received their presents at the same time as Sheikh Awadth."

  3. 3
    the leader of an Arab village or family wordnet

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