calif

¹ American  

[key-lif, kal-if] / ˈkeɪ lɪf, ˈkæl ɪf /

noun

1. a variant of caliph.

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Calif. ² American  

abbreviation

1. California.

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Calif. ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. California

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calif ² British  

/ ˈkæl-, ˈkeɪlɪf /

noun

1. a variant spelling of caliph

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Example Sentences

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

Mohammed received the calif's embassador very honorably, and in his presence concealed the anger which the answer of the calif excited in his mind.

From Genghis Khan, Makers of History Series by Abbott, Jacob

And King Marsil bids me say, thou shalt not blame him that his uncle the calif comes not too, for he is dead.

From Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) by Various

To accomplish this purpose the calif resorted to a very singular device.

From Genghis Khan, Makers of History Series by Abbott, Jacob

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