Associations to the word «Effendi»

Wiktionary

EFFENDI, noun. An educated or well-respected man in an eastern Mediterranean or Arab country; often used as a title of respect or courtesy in Turkey or a former Ottoman territory.

Dictionary definition

EFFENDI, noun. A former Turkish term of respect; especially for government officials.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras