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Sheikh

nounproper nounattested in dialogue

The title of a sheikh.

noun

  1. 1

    The title of a sheikh.

    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.

  2. 2

    Variant of sheikhAlternative letter-case form of sheikh (Yazidi caste)

proper noun

  1. 1

    A surname from Arabic

Forms

plural
Sheikhs
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