si·di
variants:
or less commonly seedee \
ˈsēdē
\
plural -s
Definition of sidi
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
formerly, in India
: an African Muslim holding a high position under a King of the Deccan
—used as a title of respect
2
India & East Africa
a
: ethiopian
b
: a black person
sidi
Definition of sidi (Entry 2 of 2)
variant of sayyid
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