shereef Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sher"eef, Sher"if noun (Also<
  • Shereef
  • Sherif
)
Etymology
Ar. sherif noble, holy, n., a prince.
Definitions
  1. 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.

Webster 1913