noun.
Used as a title of respect for men in Turkey, equivalent to sir.
noun.
An educated or respected man in the Near East.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
A title of respect given to gentlemen in Turkey, equivalent to Mr. or sir, following the name when used with one.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noun.
Master; sir; -- a Turkish title of respect, applied esp. to a state official or man of learning, as one learned in the law, but often simply as the courtesy title of a gentleman.
noun.
An educated or well-respected man in an eastern Mediterranean or Arab country; often used as a title of respect or courtesy in Turkey or a former Ottoman territory.
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noun.
a former Turkish term of respect; especially for government officials