Examples of “sahib” in a Sentence

3 example sentences showing how to use sahib, grouped by meaning.

noun A historical term of respect used in colonial India for a European man of rank or authority.

After, went to sahib and packed up sahib's things. We had four hire-ponies; three for loads, and one for sahib to ride. Sahib had a Chinese saddle, that he put on a high horse. — Rasool Galwan, Servant of Sahibs (1923)
One must never forget that one is a Sahib, and that some day, when examinations are passed, one will command natives. — , Rudyard Kipling (1900)
In the novel, the servants addressed their employer only as "sahib.