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burra

adjective
bur·​ra | \ ˈbə(ˌ)rä\

Definition of burra

India
: great —used chiefly in phrases as a title of respect and specifically to designate a father or elder brother or a chief officer burra sahib

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History and Etymology for burra

Hindi baṛā, from Sanskrit vṛddha, from vardhate he increases

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