Meaning of NABOB
| Pronunciation: | | 'neybâb
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| | Definition: | | [n] a wealthy man (who made his fortune in the Orient) |
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| | See Also: | | man of means, rich man, wealthy man | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Na"bob\ (n[=a]"b[o^]b), n. [Hind. naw[=a]b, from Ar.
naw[=a]b, pl. of n[=a]["i]b a vicegerent, governor. Cf
{Nawab}.]
1. A deputy or viceroy in India; a governor of a province of
the ancient Mogul empire.
2. One who returns to Europe from the East with immense
riches: hence, any man of great wealth. `` A bilious old
nabob.'' --Macaulay.
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