jereed

American  

[juh-reed] / dʒəˈrid /

Or jerid,

noun

1. a blunt wooden javelin used in games played on horseback in certain Muslim countries in the Middle East.

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Etymology

Origin of jereed

First recorded in 1655–65, jereed is from the Arabic word jarīd

Example Sentences

When leaving their houses, and walking to the market or gardens, a jereed or aba is thrown round them, and a red cap, or a neatly quilted cotton white one, completes the dress.

From Lander's Travels The Travels of Richard Lander into the Interior of Africa by Huish, Robert

The women also wear white shirts, and striped silk ones called shami, which are brought from Egypt; a jereed and red slippers complete their dress.

From Lander's Travels The Travels of Richard Lander into the Interior of Africa by Huish, Robert

"Maraffi speaks every language, plays every game, and knows the use of every weapon, from a jereed to a Joe Manton."

From The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life by Lever, Charles James

The poorest people have only the jereed and sandals.

From Lander's Travels The Travels of Richard Lander into the Interior of Africa by Huish, Robert

Abdsalam, prince, departs for Tafilelt, through Draha and Bled el jereed, 149.

From An Account of Timbuctoo and Housa Territories in the Interior of Africa by Jackson, James Grey