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mirza

[ mur-zuh; Persian meer-zah ]

noun

  1. a royal prince (placed after the name when used as a title).
  2. (a title of honor for men, prefixed to the name).


mirza

/ ˈmɜːzə; mɪəˈzɑː /

noun

  1. a title of respect placed before the surname of an official, scholar, or other distinguished man
  2. a royal prince: used as a title after a name


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Word History and Origins

Origin of mirza1

First recorded 1605–15; from Persian mirzā, mīrzā, shortening of amīrzāda ”lord's son,” equivalent to amīr ”lord, chief,” ultimately from Arabic (ʾa)mīr “commander” + native Iranian suffix zā(d) “born”; emir, kin ( def )

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mirza1

C17: from Persian: son of a lord

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Example Sentences

He held that he acted under the pressure of a mob, intent on rescuing Mirza Moghul, the heir apparent, and his brother and son.

"Mirza Hajji Baba," I answered, recollecting well the whole ceremonial.

Rasselas is simply an extended and glorified moral apologue—an enlarged "Vision of Mirza."

All the next day he spent in the garden, but on Sunday morning he sent word to the stables to have Mirza saddled.

She was at peace, her head against Mirza's neck, her eyes upon Haward's face, clear in the flashing lightning.

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