Bible Encyclopedias
Nabob

1911 Encyclopedia Britannica

a corruption of the Hindostani nawab, originally used for native rulers. In the 18th century, when Clive's victories made Indian terms familiar in England, it began to be applied to Anglo-Indians who returned with fortunes from the East.

Bibliography Information
Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Nabob'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​bri/​n/nabob.html. 1910.