Orang kaya.—Lit. rich man. A title generally given to Malay chiefs of inferior rank and to the Dayak chiefs.
Sherif.[[5]]—An Arab title meaning noble. A title assumed by half-bred Arabs claiming descent from Muhammad. These men also take the exalted Malay title of Tunku or Tungku[[6]] by which princes of the royal blood are alone addressed, but more especially the Sultan.
Haji.—One who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca.
Tuan.—Master, Sir, Lord, Mistress, Lady. Tuan Besar—High Lord. Tuan Muda—Young Lord.
Nakoda.—Shipmaster, merchant.
Pengulu.—Headman. A title given to Dayak district chiefs.
Inchi.—Mister—a lower title than Tuan. A title foreign to Sarawak, and in that country only assumed by foreign Malays.
Abang.—Lit. elder brother. Datu's sons are styled Abang, and also Malay Government chiefs below the rank of Datu.
Laksamana.—An Admiral.
Imaum.—High Priest.