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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A member of an Arab princely family descended from Muhammad through his son-in-law Ali and daughter Fatima, the "Grand Shereef" being the governor of Mecca. historical

Etymology

From Arabic شَرِيف (šarīf). Doublet of sharif and Sharif.

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