shaikh
AmericanEtymology
Origin of shaikh
From the Arabic word shaykh literally, old man
Example Sentences
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On coming near the village of Samma, the old shaikh came out to welcome us, and inquire if his place is written in the books of the Europeans.
From Byeways in Palestine by James Finn
The shaikh recommended us to make them a present of a couple of dollars, as they were neighbours of Petra, and without their good-will we should not be able to succeed in the expedition.
From Byeways in Palestine by James Finn
The shaikh came to transact some business of consequence to him.
From Byeways in Palestine by James Finn
The shaikh, or holy man, consented; for the acceptance of such an invitation accorded with the sunnat, or law and tradition of the prophet.
From The Persian Literature, Comprising The Shah Nameh, The Rubaiyat, The Divan, and The Gulistan, Volume 2 by James Ross
On nearing Banias we were met by the son of the shaikh of the village, sent out to invite us.
From Byeways in Palestine by James Finn
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