NABOB

nabob. Nabob, n. a prince in India, subordinate to the subahs, a man of great wealth

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Na″bob (nā″bŏb), n. [[Hind. nawāb, from Ar. nawāb, pl. of nāïb a vicegerent, governor. Cf. Nawab.]] 1. 1. A deputy or viceroy in India; a governor of a province of the ancient Mogul empire.
2. 2. One who returns to Europe from the East with immense riches: hence, any man of great wealth. “ A bilious old nabob.” Macaulay.