faqir

or fa·quir

[fuh-keer, fey-ker]

noun

fakir.

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Historical Examples

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

British Dictionary definitions for faqir

faqir

noun

a variant spelling of fakir

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Word Origin and History for faqir

n.

see fakir.

faqir

or fa·quir

Examples from the Web for faqir

Historical Examples

He was then sent before the faqir, who remained seated on a mat.

The most characteristic garment of the faqir is known as the dilaq, which is a patchwork, particoloured cloak.

faqir

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n.

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