Category:Nabob

Na"bob, n. Etym: [hind. nawab, from ar. nawab, pl. of na\'8bb 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.