In India, a native official in the Anglo-Indian courts, who has charge of the treasury, stamps, etc., and the issue of summonses and processes.(noun)
In Mohammedan countries, the warden of a mosque.(noun)
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Use "nazir" in a sentence
"The Nazarite from nazir, a Hebrew word meaning “set aside” or “dedicated” is a person who takes an ascetic vow not to drink wine, cut his or her hair, or attend funerals."
"In the prophecy of Jacob (Gen., xlix, 26), according to the Douay Version, Joseph is called a "Nazarite among his brethren", but here the original word nazir should be translated"
"Omar had to bribe the nazir at Edfu to sell him some charcoal; we had had no means to brew tea or cook for several days."