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bey

noun
\ ˈbā \

Definition of bey 

1a : 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

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 Gal Gadot Just Thanked Beyoncé for Helping Her Land Her Role in 'Wonder Woman' Praise Bey. — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, "Gal Gadot Just Thanked Beyoncé for Helping Her Land Her Role in 'Wonder Woman'," 25 June 2017

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First Known Use of bey

1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for bey

Turkish, gentleman, chief

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