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Define the word nawab

"Nawab" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"

Nawab \Na*wab"\, n. [See Nabob.]
   1. A deputy ruler or viceroy in India; also, a title given by
      courtesy to other persons of high rank in the East.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. A rich, retired Anglo-Indian; a nabob.
      [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

"nawab" wn "WordNet (r) 2.0"

nawab
     n : a governor in India during the Mogual empire [syn: nabob]