calif
noun
a variant of caliph.
calif
1 American
[key-lif, kal-if]
/ ˈkeɪ lɪf, ˈkæl ɪf /
noun
Calif.
2
American
abbreviation
Calif.
1
British
abbreviation
calif
2
British
/ ˈkæl-, ˈkeɪlɪf /
noun
Example Sentences
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The calif, after hearing what the embassador had to say, refused to comply.
From Genghis Khan, Makers of History Series by Abbott, Jacob
But when the calif proposed his plan to his counselors, some of them objected to it very strenuously.
From Genghis Khan, Makers of History Series by Abbott, Jacob
The fame of my skill reached the judges; I was found able to speak upon doubtful questions, and was commanded to stand at the footstool of the calif.
From The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 04 The Adventurer; The Idler by Johnson, Samuel
But before the Franks could appear in the field, the interposition of the calif had restored peace to the contending parties, both of whom immediately resumed their wonted dislike to the European invaders.
From Palestine or the Holy Land From the Earliest Period to the Present Time by Russell, Michael
"It was a foolish trick to raise thy hand against the Christian knight," said Marsil's calif, seating him once more upon his throne.
From Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) by Various
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