'Mutessarif' definitions:

Definition of 'Mutessarif'

From: GCIDE
  • Mutessarif \Mu*tes`sa*rif"\, n. [Turk. & Ar. mute[,c]arif freely disposing of anything, master.] In Turkey prior to the revolution, an administrative authority of any of certain sanjaks. They were appointed directly by the Sultan. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]