(also mootsuddy, mutasaddi, mutsaddi)South Asian (chieflyAnglo-Indian ). Now historical
noun
An accountant, clerk, or administrator.
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in William Hedges (1632–1701), merchant. From Persian and Urdu mutaṣaddī from Arabic mutaṣaddī, active participle of taṣaddā to apply oneself to, undertake, be in charge of.