Beduin
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of Beduin
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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His enemy were the Khabiri or "Confederates," about whose identification there has been much discussion, but who were assisted by the Beduin chief Labai and his sons.
From Patriarchal Palestine by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)
Thence it turned northward again through the oasis of En-mishpat or Kadesh-barnea, and after smiting the Amalekite Beduin, as well as the Amorites in Hazezon-tamar, made its way into the vale of Siddim.
From Patriarchal Palestine by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)
The district under his control was attacked by the Sute or Beduin, led by a certain Labai or Labaya and his sons.
From Patriarchal Palestine by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)
Parties who had been living among the Beduin in the desert came back for a week at Shepheard's and were entranced with him and his hundred-horse-power car.
From Aliens by McFee, William
Old de Joinville in his thirteenth century Chronicle of the Crusades has much to say of the Beduin.
From The Fifth Battalion Highland Light Infantry in the War 1914-1918 by Morrison, F. L.
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