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sirdar
noun sir·dar \ˈsər-ˌdär, sər-ˈ\
Definition of SIRDAR
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
Variants of SIRDAR
sir·dar or sar·dar \ˈsər-ˌdär, sər-ˈ\
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Origin of SIRDAR
Hindi & Urdu sardār, from Persian
First Known Use: 1595
Rhymes with SIRDAR
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