sidi
seedee
\ˈsēdē\Definition of sidi
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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
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Origin and Etymology of sidi
Arabic (in India and Africa) sīdī, from sayyidī my lord, from sayyid lord
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