Associations to the word «Nabob»
Noun
- Hereafter
- Endeavor
- Falsehood
- Conformity
- Disgrace
- Tunis
- Proceeding
- Supposing
- Presumption
- Elijah
- Possession
- Posing
- Nobility
- Contradiction
- Sovereignty
- Subsidy
- Princes
- Complaint
- Consent
- Interference
- Compliance
- Treasury
- Execution
- Emir
- Intrigue
- Treasure
- Might
- Fidelity
- Dignity
- Rebellion
- Disposition
- Lieu
- Engagement
- Necessity
- Jung
- Guardian
- Conduct
- Portuguese
- Servant
- Consequence
- Palmer
- Subsistence
- Refusal
- Assertion
- Instruction
- Letter
- Lords
- Apprehension
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
NABOB, noun. An Indian ruler within the Mogul empire; a nawab.
NABOB, noun. (by extension) Someone of great wealth or importance.
NABOB, noun. (by extension) A person with a grandiose style or manner.
Dictionary definition
NABOB, noun. A governor in India during the Mogul empire.
NABOB, noun. A wealthy man (especially one who made his fortune in the Orient).
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.