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Webster 1913 Edition
Nabob
Na′bob
(nā′bŏb)
, Noun.
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.
Webster 1828 Edition
Nabob
NABOB
,Noun.
1.
A deputy or prince in India, subordinate to the Subahs; hence,2.
A man of great wealth.