noun.
Used as a Hindi courtesy title for a man, equivalent to Mr.
noun.
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noun.
A Hindu clerk who is literate in English.
noun.
A South Asian who has acquired some superficial education in English.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
A Hindu title of address, equivalent to sir or Mr., given to gentlemen, clerks, etc.: formerly applied in some parts of Hindustan to certain persons of distinction.
noun.
A Hindu title of respect, equivalent to Mr.; hence, a Hindu gentleman or official.
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noun.
used as a Hindi courtesy title; equivalent to English `Mr'
Word Usage
"From a printed curiosity -- a letter written by one of those brave and confident Hindoo strugglers with the English tongue, called a "babu" -- I got a more compressed translation: "Godville.""