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nabob
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Nabob \Na"bob\ (n[=a]"b[o^]b), n. [Hind. naw[=a]b, from Ar. naw[=a]b, pl. of n[=a]["i]b a vicegerent, governor. Cf Nawab.] 1. A deputy or viceroy in India; a governor of a province of the ancient Mogul empire. [1913 Webster] 2. One who returns to Europe from the East with immense riches: hence, any man of great wealth. "A bilious old nabob." --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
