Beduin
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of Beduin
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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Ilgi, "king of Sidon," seems to have fled to Tyre for protection, while Abimelech reports that the king of Hazor had joined the Beduin under Ebed-Asherah and his sons.
From Patriarchal Palestine by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)
The wells of the desert go back to a great antiquity: where water is scarce its discovery is not easily forgotten, and the Beduin come with their flocks year after year to drink of it.
From Patriarchal Palestine by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)
Patrols and sentries must be posted during daylight on all dominating points, and Beduin camel scouts sent out to observe enemy movements and report in time to the O.C.
From The Fifth Battalion Highland Light Infantry in the War 1914-1918 by Morrison, F. L.
The next year the Pharaoh led his troops against some country, the name of which is lost, in "the land of the hostile Shasu" or Beduin.
From Patriarchal Palestine by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)
Malchiel, the colleague of Labai in his attack upon Gezer, as afterwards upon Ebed-Tob of Jerusalem, does not appear to have been of Beduin origin.
From Patriarchal Palestine by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)
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