hakim
Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Contents |
English [edit]
Alternative forms [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Arabic حكيم (“wise, learned”).
Noun [edit]
hakim (plural hakims)
- (South Asia) A doctor.
- 1638, Thomas Herbert, Some Yeares Travels, I:
- The second speaks of naturall Philosophy or Physick, and is studyed by the Hackeams or Physitians [...].
- 1903, GA Henty, With Kitchener in the Soudan:
- I went up to them, and they said, ‘We hear that you are a hakim, who has done great things.’
- 1990, Peter Hopkirk, The Great Game, Folio Society 2010, p. 116:
- The Englishman was to remain there for three weeks, this time posing as a hakeem, secretly observing and noting down everything of significance.
- 1638, Thomas Herbert, Some Yeares Travels, I:
Malay [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Arabic حَاكِم
Noun [edit]
hakim
- judge (public judicial official)
