(Homonym: bay).
1. The governor of a district or province in the Ottoman Empire.
2. (Formerly) A title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt.
Form of address in modern Turkey, equivalent to “Mr”. Under the Ottoman Empire, it was a title given to nobles and holders of important positions.
3. (Turkish) governor; title of honor.
1. Plemić i veliki posednik u staroj Turskoj;
2. Knez, upravnik jedne oblasti;
3. Titula koja se obično stavlja uz imena, gospodin, gospodar.