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Lesghian

American  
[lez-gee-uhn, les-] / ˈlɛz gi ən, ˈlɛs- /

noun

  1. Lezghian.


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And so by dint of argument, intimidation, and force, the new doctrine of political Sufism was in the course of a few months diffused over the greater part of the Lesghian highlands.

From Life of Schamyl And Narrative of the Circassian War of Independence Against Russia by Mackie, John Milton

Your Excellency," replied the poor Lesghian, "I am a tailor.

From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 22. October, 1878. by Various

The Lesghian explained that he needed the nail to hang clothes upon, and that he had driven it into the wall for that purpose and no other.

From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 22. October, 1878. by Various

They are the only Lesghian tribe who possess a written language, for which they make use of the Arabic characters.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" by Various

In consequence of these successes the fame of Schamyl went abroad through all the Lesghian country, as the greatest chieftain since the days of Khasi-Mollah.

From Life of Schamyl And Narrative of the Circassian War of Independence Against Russia by Mackie, John Milton

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