faquir
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The procession was headed by a Faquir or priest, whose rolling eyes, and long dishevelled locks, gave him a wild and unearthly appearance.
From Scenes and Adventures in Affghanistan by Taylor, William
The penniless Faquir who lives on chance handfuls of rice has his dangers, as well as the rich Parsee who has his ventures out from Madagascar to Canton.
From Two Years Ago, Volume II. by Kingsley, Charles
I took the Hunza men and my shikaree, Faquir, as he could translate my orders to the Levies.
From With Kelly to Chitral by Beynon, William George Laurence
The crowd formed themselves into a circle round it, and the Faquir holding up a small idol, commenced an oration in which he expatiated on the merits of the deceased.
From Scenes and Adventures in Affghanistan by Taylor, William
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