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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Sahib (in Bengalee, Saheb).
 
Equal to our Mr., or rather to such gentlemen as we term “Esquires.” Sahiba is the lady. (Arabic for lord, master.)   1
 


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