About The Word Nabob
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Nabob
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What's The Definition Of Nabob?
[n] a wealthy man (who made his fortune in the Orient)
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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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