Definitions
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- noun dated, in India A
potentate (sometimes used as a term of respect)
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Examples
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“Please, huzoor, it is more private to talk here!”
An Atlas of Impossible Longing Anuradha Roy 2008
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“Please, huzoor, it is more private to talk here!”
An Atlas of Impossible Longing Anuradha Roy 2008
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“Please, huzoor, it is more private to talk here!”
An Atlas of Impossible Longing Anuradha Roy 2008
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So there was more oath-swearing, and Sher Afzul finished up in excellent humour, vowing it was an honour to the Gilzais to serve such a splendid warrior as Flashman huzoor, who had accounted for four enemies single-handed (Iqbal being conveniently forgotten), and who would forever be dear to the Gilzais for his courage and magnanimity.
Flashman Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1969
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Your wound is paining you, and you need rest, Flashman huzoor.
Flashman Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1969
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"See, huzoor, a better target than little pegs!" and pointed towards a pariah dog which was snuffling about some fifty yards away.
Flashman Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1969
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Carry him to McNaghten huzoor, as a sign of his father's faith!
Flashman Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1969
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Iqbal, being a Pathan and loving a fight, gave a yell of delight, "Come on, huzoor!" and went for them.
Flashman Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1969
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I heard the thuds as the blows struck, and Iqbal shouting: "Huzoor! huzoor!" and then the ponies parted and the struggling men crashed into the dust.
Flashman Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1969
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Iqbal, being a Pathan and loving a fight, gave a yell of delight, "Come on, huzoor!" and went for them.
Flashman Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1969
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