- a variation of khalifa.
khalif
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Age having enfeebled the powers of Othman, the reins of authority were slackened, and a spirit of discord pervaded all Arabia, illustrative of the Prophet's declaration of vigour being essential to a khalif.
From Secret Societies of the Middle Ages by Thomas Keightley
In a few months the Mohammedan general Amrou wrote to his master, the khalif, "I have taken Alexandria, the great city of the West."
From History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition by John William Draper
"The khalif ordered that sum to be given him, and sent him home with marks of the highest respect."
From A Boswell of Baghdad With Diversions by E. V. (Edward Verrall) Lucas
"I am told," said a khalif to him, "that thou hast an evil tongue."
From A Boswell of Baghdad With Diversions by E. V. (Edward Verrall) Lucas
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 Thomas Keightley
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