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sirdar

sir·dar [ súr dr, sər dr ] (plural sir·dars)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. high-ranking leader: in India or Pakistan, a political or military leader of high rank

2. title for Sikh man: a title of respect for a Sikh man

3. former British commander of Egyptian army: formerly, the title given to the British commander of the Egyptian army

[Early 17th century. Via Hindi sardār< Persian, "head holder"]
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