pir
[peer]
/pɪər/
noun
,
Islam.
1.
a term of respect for the head of a religious group, especially in Pakistan and various areas of the Middle and Near East.
2.
a religious instructor, especially in mystical sects.
Origin
1665-75;
<
Hindi,
Urdu
pīr
old man <
Persian
British Dictionary definitions for
pir
Pir
/
pir
/
noun
1.
a title given to Sufi masters
Word Origin
Persian