bashaw

[ buh-shaw ]

noun

1. pasha.
2. a person who is important, imperious, or self-important.

bashaw

/ bəˈʃɔː /

noun

1. See pasha
   a rare spelling of pasha
2. an important or pompous person

Word History and Origins

Origin of bashaw¹

1525–35; < Arabic bāshā < Turkish pāshā pasha

Word History and Origins

Origin of bashaw¹

C16: from Turkish başa, from bas head, chief

Example Sentences

The batteries on shore returned the fire, and the gunboats of the Bashaw advanced to the attack.

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No one knew, and upon a nearer examination it was seen that the "splendid Turk" and "magnificent bashaw" was no Turk at all.

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Osman, the ruling bashaw, although a Turk, was a regular Tartar to deal with.

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Here he shook hands with Mr. Figgins, and nodded as familiarly to the bashaw as though he had been a particular friend of his.

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Osmond, the ruling bashaw for the time, had heard that strangers were within the palace, and he hurried there with all speed.

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