sirdar

sirdar
or sardar noun 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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