variants:
or sardar
Definition of sirdar
1a : a person of high rank (such as a hereditary noble) especially in India
b : the commander of the Anglo-Egyptian army
2 : one (such as a foreman) holding a responsible position especially in India
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The first known use of sirdar was in 1595
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