jerid

/ dʒəˈriːd /

noun

a wooden javelin used in Muslim countries in military displays on horseback Alsojereedjerreed

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The southern portion of Tunis belongs to the desert steppe called Belud-el-Jerid.

Bad as it is for the mouth, it is certainly of use in the fancy riding indulged in at Haïl, the jerid play and sham fighting.

As they approached our encampment they played the Jerid with their long spears, galloping to and fro on their well-trained mares.

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