Kafir
[kaf-er, key-fer, kah-]
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noun, plural Kaf·irs, (especially collectively) Kaf·ir.
Also called Nuristani. a member of an Indo-European people of Nuristan.
(lowercase) Islam. an infidel or unbeliever.
(lowercase) Also kaffir. Also called kafir corn. a grain sorghum, Sorghum bicolor caffrorum, having stout, short-jointed, leafy stalks, introduced into the U.S. from southern Africa.
Origin of Kafir
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Historical Examples of kafir
It had nothing whatever to do with the Kafir tribes who dwelt in the country.
Impressions of South AfricaJames Bryce
Ucatella, with all a Kafir's love of fire-arms, clapped her hands with delight.
A SimpletonCharles Reade
Now, Mafuta,” he continued, turning to the Kafir; “what about the lions?
The Adventures of Dick MaitlandHarry Collingwood
At that very time they had a Kafir girl in training as a housemaid.
Six Months at the CapeR.M. Ballantyne
The Kafir thief had driven them off in the direction of Somerset.
Six Months at the CapeR.M. Ballantyne
Kafir
noun plural -irs or -ir
Word Origin for Kafir
C19: from Arabic; see Kaffir
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