SIRDAR


Meaning of SIRDAR in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ noun ]

or sar·dar ˈsər-ˌdär, sər-ˈ

Etymology: Hindi & Urdu sardār, from Persian

Date: 1595

1.

a. : a person of high rank (as a hereditary noble) especially in India

b. : the commander of the Anglo-Egyptian army

2. : one (as a foreman) holding a responsible position especially in India

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