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

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bahadur

In 1886 he was created a raja bahadur, exempted from attendance at the civil courts, and appointed a member of the legislative council of Bengal.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" by Various

You used to tell in those days, Colonel sahib bahadur," he said, addressing Monty with that full-measured compliment that the chivalrous, old East still cherishes, "of a castle of your ancestors in these parts.

From The Eye of Zeitoon by Mundy, Talbot

Thy father died in these two arms, bahadur!

From Rung Ho! 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

He was created a maharaja bahadur on his succession to the raj in 1898.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" by Various