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Circassian
[ ser-kash-uhn, -ee-uhn ]
noun
- a native or inhabitant of Circassia.
- a group of North Caucasian languages, including Kabardian.
- a literary language based on the western dialects of the Circassian group.
adjective
- of or relating to Circassia, its inhabitants, often with respect to their legendary beauty, or their language.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Circassian1
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Example Sentences
As referenced in The Cossacks by Albert Seaton, the Kuban Cossacks and their Terek brethren also wore the cherkesska, basically a Circassian-origin tunic with pockets sewn on both sides for carrying cartridges.
The Kuban Cossacks were also known to carry the kinzhal, a Circassian-type dagger.
My grandparents are Georgian and Circassian and other stuff, too.
Communities were spilt into smaller and smaller units, while signs in villages warned against speaking Circassian in public areas.
“This is like having the Olympics in Auschwitz,” tweeted one young Circassian activist.
The indigent Jakut exchanges his most valuable furs and skins for a few ounces of the "Circassian weed."
A Circassian prisoner carried in a wounded Royal Scot on his back under a heavy fire.
Girls are brought to them and warranted virgins on the words of a Circassian.
The deputy-governor glared at the new-comers, and then dismissed the Circassian girls.
The man placed his finger upon his lip—a sign of implicit obedience—and the Circassian slaves were removed to prison.
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