sahib Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name

WordNet

Sa"hib, sa"heb noun (Also<
  • Sahib
  • saheb
)
Etymology
Ar. &cced;ahib master, lord, fem. &cced;ahibah.
Definitions
  1. A respectful title or appelation given to Europeans of rank. India

Webster 1913