pasha
(pə s̸hä′, pä′s̸hə, pas̸h′ə)
noun
Historical in the Ottoman Empire,
- a title of rank or honor placed after the name
- a high civil or military official
Origin:
Turk paşa
See pasha in American Heritage Dictionary 4
also pa·cha
noun Used formerly as a title for military and civil officers, especially in Turkey and northern Africa.
Origin:
Origin: Turkish paşa
Origin: , from Persian pādshāh; see Padishah
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