Historical Literature Terminology

noun a term of respect for a man in India, especially one in a position of authority

• The sahib requested a meeting with the board of directors.
• The sahib is hosting a dinner party tonight.
• Hey sahib, let's grab a drink after work.
• She was the sahib of the office, always in control and respected by all.

noun a Scottish dialectal form of 'did not'

verb a contraction of 'did not'

• I did not partake in the meal as I had already eaten, so I dinna dine with them.
• I dinna know what time they're arriving, so I'll just wait here.
• She dinna wanna go to the party because she heard it was boring.
• The storm outside was so loud, it sounded like the heavens dinna were angry.