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Noun: sheik  sheek [N. Amer], sheyk [Brit]
  1. The leader of an Arab village or family
    - tribal sheik, sheikh, tribal sheikh, Arab chief
     
  2. A man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
    - dandy, dude, fop, gallant, beau, swell, fashion plate, clotheshorse

Sounds like: shake

Derived forms: sheiks

See also: sheikdom

Type of: adult male, man, ruler, swayer

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