Thesaurus: sheik
The head of an Arab family, or of a clan or a tribe; also, the chief magistrate of an Arab village. The name is also applied to Mohammedan ecclesiastics of a high grade.
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Definitions
- n. The head of an Arab family, or of a clan or a tribe; also, the chief magistrate of an Arab village. The name is also applied to Mohammedan ecclesiastics of a high grade.
- n. the leader of an Arab village or family
- n. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
- n:100 n. the leader of an Arab village or family