khalif
Britishnoun
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Another version of the beginnings of grammar eliminates the khalif Ali altogether.
From A Boswell of Baghdad With Diversions by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)
The income assigned to this establishment, by the munificence of the khalif, was 257,000 ducats annually, arising from the tenths paid to the crown.
From Secret Societies of the Middle Ages by Keightley, Thomas
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
Such was the affection the khalif felt for Jaafar that he caused a robe with two collars to be made which they could wear at the same time.
From A Boswell of Baghdad With Diversions by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)
Among this proficient's friends was his pupil, the khalif Ar-Radi, who had the greatest admiration for As-Suli's genius.
From A Boswell of Baghdad With Diversions by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)
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