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softa

American  
[sawf-tuh, sof-] / ˈsɔf tə, ˈsɒf- /

noun

  1. a Turkish Muslim theological student.

softa British  
/ ˈsɒftə /

noun

  1. a Muslim student of divinity and jurisprudence, esp in Turkey

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Etymology

Origin of softa

1605–15; < Turkish < Persian sōkhta literally, fired (by love of learning)

Example Sentences

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"A short cut into Paradise that would be," scornfully observed Orli, who, despite his office of softa, did not hesitate to speak disrespectfully even of Paradise, whither every true believer ought joyfully to hasten.

From Halil the Pedlar A Tale of Old Stambul by Jókai, Mór

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