noun
also sa·yid or sey·yid or se·yid ˈsī(y)ə̇d, ˈsīd, ˈsā(y)ə̇d, ˈsād ; or si·di ˈsēdē
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Etymology: Arabic sayyid
1. : an Islamic chief or leader
2. : lord , sir — used as a courtesy title for a Muslim of outstanding achievement or noble lineage