faqir

/ (fəˈkɪə, ˈfeɪkə) /

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noun

a variant spelling of fakir

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What does "dignity" mean?

showing self-respect

treating others with kindness

acting selfishly

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Words nearby faqir

fanzine, FAO, fap, FAQ, faqih, faqir, faquir, far, Farabeuf's triangle, farad, Faraday

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How to use faqir in a sentence

Afghanistan extradite Pakistani Taliban leader Mullah Faqir Mohamad and rein in Mullah Fazlullah, whom both target Pakistan.
‘Homework to Do’: The Afghanistan-Pakistan Peace Talk Tipping Point|Shamila N. Chaudhary, Omar Samad|April 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He was then sent before the faqir, who remained seated on a mat.
Among the Wild Tribes of the Afghan Frontier|T. L. Pennell
The most characteristic garment of the faqir is known as the dilaq, which is a patchwork, particoloured cloak.
Among the Wild Tribes of the Afghan Frontier|T. L. Pennell