- a variation of khalifa.
khalif
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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She became the wife of the khalif Al-Mamun, who, says Ibn Khallikan rather ungallantly, was "induced to marry her by the high esteem he bore her father."
From A Boswell of Baghdad With Diversions by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)
The khalif listened to their arguments, and, placing himself at the head of an army, marched against Sultan Massood.
From Secret Societies of the Middle Ages by Keightley, Thomas
This advice was followed by the khalif, who then thanked Jaafar for having dispelled his sadness.
From A Boswell of Baghdad With Diversions by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)
He sent to the khalif Alkader, requesting a title suited to his exalted dignity.
From An Account of Timbuctoo and Housa Territories in the Interior of Africa by Jackson, James Grey
The retort of the khalif must have given them the surprise of their lives.
From A Boswell of Baghdad With Diversions by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)
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