effendis

Variant of effendi

effendi definition

ef·fendi (e fen′dē)

noun pl. effendis -·dis

  1. Sir; Mr.: a Turkish title of respect
  2. in countries of the eastern Mediterranean, a man of high social status as a result of wealth, education, or position in the government

Etymology: Turk efendi < ModGr aphentēs < Gr authentēs, a master: see authentic

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