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sayyid
[ sah-yid, sey-id ]
/ ˈsɑ yɪd, ˈseɪ ɪd /
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noun
(in Islamic countries) a supposed descendant of Muhammad through his grandson Hussein, the second son of his daughter Fatima.
a title of respect, especially for royal personages.
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Origin of sayyid
1780–90; <Arabic: lord
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sayyid
sayid said
/ (ˈsaɪɪd) /
noun
a Muslim claiming descent from Mohammed's grandson Husain
a Muslim honorary title
Word Origin for sayyid
C17: from Arabic: lord
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