(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:27:16

Ni*zam" (?), n. [Hind. & Ar. nizAm order, a ruler, fr. Ar. nazama arrange, govern.]

The title of the native sovereigns of Hyderabad, in India, since 1719.

 

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Ni*zam" (?), n.; pl. Nizam. [Turk. nizAm.]

A regular soldier of the Turkish army. See Army organization, above.

 

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