bahadur

American  

[buh-haw-door, -hah-] / bəˈhɔ dʊər, -ˈhɑ- /

noun

(often initial capital letter)

1. a title of respect commonly affixed to the names of European officers in Indian documents or used in ceremonious mention by Indians.

   Jonas Sahib Bahadur.

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bahadur British  

/ bəˈhɑːdə /

noun

1. (often in combination) a title formerly conferred by the British on distinguished Indians

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Etymology

Origin of bahadur

First recorded in 1770–80; from Hindi bahādur “brave, brave person,” from Persian, probably from Mongolian; compare Classical Mongolian baγatur, with same sense, from Turkic, perhaps originally a Turkic personal name

Example Sentences

But of Risaldar-major Ranjoor Singh bahadur in the flesh, I have not had another glimpse.

From Hira Singh : when India came to fight in Flanders by Mundy, Talbot

As for us, my grandfather fought for the British in '57, and my father died at Kandahar under Bobs bahadur.

From Hira Singh : when India came to fight in Flanders by Mundy, Talbot

"If we two ever ride under here again, bahadur, we shall ride with honor thick on us," remarked Mahommed Gunga.

From Rung Ho! by Mundy, Talbot

Sahib bahadur, because he wrote in his book that people in France should pray for me in church, naming my honorable name, because, says he—but I will not repeat what he says.

From The Eye of Zeitoon by Mundy, Talbot

Be attentive, sahib, and learn what a man of men is Risaldar-major Ranjoor Singh bahadur.

From Hira Singh : when India came to fight in Flanders by Mundy, Talbot