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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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  1. 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.
  2. n. the leader of an Arab village or family
  3. n. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
  4. 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. [Written also scheik, shaik, sheikh.]
  5. The head of an Arab family, or of a clan or a tribe; also, thechief magistrate of an Arab village. The name is also applied toMohammedan ecclesiastics of a high grade. [Written also scheik,shaik, sheikh.]
  6. n:100 n. the leader of an Arab village or family