sayyid

[ sah-yid, sey-id ]
/ ˈsɑ yɪd, ˈseɪ ɪd /

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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Also said, say·ed, say·id.

Origin of sayyid

1780–90; < Arabic: lord

Words nearby sayyid

sayonara, sayreville, says, says who?, sayville, sayyid, sayão, sazerac, saïs, saône, saône-et-loire
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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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