aga

or a·gha

[ah-guh]

noun (in Turkey and other Muslim countries)

a title of honor, usually implying respect for age.
a general.

Origin of aga

First recorded in 1590–1600, aga is from the Turkish word ağa lord

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Examples from the Web for aga

Contemporary Examples

For Aga Malarczyk, 37, one of more than 50,000 Polish citizens living in Scotland, this is a deal breaker.
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Nico Hines
September 18, 2014
The Aga Khan opened the museum in Toronto, as tension rises between Islam and the West.
Inside North America’s First Islamic Art Museum
Shinan Govani
September 16, 2014
“The Internet cannot be forced back into the bottle—nor can market demand,” said Geoff Freeman, AGA president and CEO.
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Patricia Murphy
November 20, 2013
Spears in the third model to marry into the Aga Khan family.
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The Fashion Beast Team
September 3, 2013
Much like the British monarchy, when the current Aga Khan is ready to abdicate his post, he will personally choose a successor.
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Misty White Sidell
April 30, 2013

Historical Examples

Now, Hamet was the Aga or commander-in-chief of the cavalry.
The Pirate City
R.M. Ballantyne
It was a party of janissaries despatched by the aga, to bring us to him immediately.
The Pacha of Many Tales
Frederick Marryat
Taste it then,” replied the aga, “and then taste the first which you recommended to me.
The Pacha of Many Tales
Frederick Marryat
Stay,” cried the aga, “I do not mean to rob you of your wine.
The Pacha of Many Tales
Frederick Marryat
Your indulgence, my aga,” replied the confectioner; “I will return in one minute.
The Pacha of Many Tales
Frederick Marryat

British Dictionary definitions for aga

aga

agha

noun (in the Ottoman Empire)

a title of respect, often used with the title of a senior position
a military commander

Word Origin

C17: Turkish, literally: lord

Aga

noun

trademark British a cooking range and heating system powered by solid fuel, electricity, or gas

Word Origin

C20: from (Svenskaa) A (ktiebolaget) Ga (sackumulator), the original Swedish manufacturer

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Word Origin and History for aga

n.

title of rank, especially in Turkey, c.1600, from Turkish agha "chief, master, lord," related to East Turk. agha "elder brother."

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or a·gha

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Examples from the Web for aga

Contemporary Examples

For Aga Malarczyk, 37, one of more than 50,000 Polish citizens living in Scotland, this is a deal breaker.

The Aga Khan opened the museum in Toronto, as tension rises between Islam and the West.

“The Internet cannot be forced back into the bottle—nor can market demand,” said Geoff Freeman, AGA president and CEO.

Spears in the third model to marry into the Aga Khan family.

Much like the British monarchy, when the current Aga Khan is ready to abdicate his post, he will personally choose a successor.

Historical Examples

Now, Hamet was the Aga or commander-in-chief of the cavalry.

It was a party of janissaries despatched by the aga, to bring us to him immediately.

Taste it then,” replied the aga, “and then taste the first which you recommended to me.

Stay,” cried the aga, “I do not mean to rob you of your wine.

Your indulgence, my aga,” replied the confectioner; “I will return in one minute.

aga

agha

Word Origin

Aga

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Word Origin and History for aga

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