SAYYID


Meaning of SAYYID in English

/sah"yid, say"id/ , n.

1. (in Islamic countries) a supposed descendant of Muhammad through his grandson Hussein, the second son of his daughter Fatima.

2. a title of respect, esp. for royal personages.

Also, said, sayed, sayid .

[ 1780-90; ]

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