SHERIF


Meaning of SHERIF in English

/she reef"/ , n.

1. a governor of Mecca descended from Muhammad.

2. an Arab chief, prince, or ruler.

Also, sharif, shereef .

[ 1590-1600; sharif exalted (person) ]

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