Sherif

[ʃә'ri:f]

Definition

(n.) A member of an Arab princely family descended from Mohammed through his son-in-law Ali and daughter Fatima. The Grand Shereef is the governor of Mecca.

Edited by Horace

Definition

n. a descendant of Mohammed through his daughter Fatima: a prince or ruler: the chief magistrate of Mecca.

Typist: Psyche