EFFENDI


Meaning of EFFENDI in English

n. (pl. effendis) 1 a man of education or standing in Eastern Mediterranean or Arab countries. 2 a former title of respect or courtesy in Turkey.

[ f. Turk. efendi f. mod. Gk afentes f. Gk authentes lord, master: see AUTHENTIC ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.