faqir
/ (fəˈkɪə, ˈfeɪkə) /
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noun
a variant spelling of fakir
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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 BEASTHe was then sent before the faqir, who remained seated on a mat.
Among the Wild Tribes of the Afghan Frontier|T. L. PennellThe 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