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| sir·dar [ súr dr, sər dr ] (plural sir·dars) |
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1. high-ranking leader: in India or Pakistan, a political or military leader of high rank
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2. title for Sikh man: a title of respect for a Sikh man
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3. former British commander of Egyptian army: formerly, the title given to the British commander of the Egyptian army
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| [Early 17th century. Via Hindi sardār< Persian, "head holder"] |
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