English word origin

Etymology of sais

From Hindi (Hindustani), from Arabic سَائِس (sāʔis, “stableman, groom”), from سَاس (sās, “to tend a horse”).

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A groom, or servant with responsibility for the horses. · usually syce: chauffeur, driver.

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From Hindi (Hindustani), from Arabic سَائِس (sāʔis, “stableman, groom”), from سَاس (sās, “to tend a horse”).

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Derivation mentionسَائِسar
Root classification mentionس و سar

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Source etymology 2

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verb

Used to represent a nonstandard pronunciation of says.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Nonstandard spelling of says.

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