softa

[ sawf-tuh, sof- ]

noun
  1. a Turkish Muslim theological student.

Origin of softa

1
1605–15; <Turkish <Persian sōkhta literally, fired (by love of learning)

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softa

/ (ˈsɒftə) /


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

Origin of softa

1
C17: from Turkish, from Persian sōkhtah aflame (with love of learning)

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