bey
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bey

noun \ˈbā\

Definition of BEY

1
a : a provincial governor in the Ottoman Empire
b : the former native ruler of Tunis or Tunisia
2
—used as a courtesy title in Turkey and Egypt

Origin of BEY

Turkish, gentleman, chief
First Known Use: 1537

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