hadji
Americannoun
plural
hadjisnoun
Example Sentences
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Doubtless it adds to a man's consequence for life to be privileged to wear the Arab costume and to be styled Tuan hadji.
From The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither by Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy)
“Is it to me you speak, O hadji caliph?” at last stammered out Yussuf.
From The Pacha of Many Tales by Marryat, Frederick
"Is it to me you speak, O hadji caliph?" at last stammered out Yussuf.
From The Pacha of Many Tales by Marryat, Frederick
A hadji was standing by, driving the words into his head.
From Sketches of Our Life at Sarawak by McDougall, Henriette
The man put his hand into his pocket, pulled out three dirhems, and presented them to Yussuf, who was astounded at such liberality; and again expressing his satisfaction, the hadji left the hummaum.
From The Pacha of Many Tales by Marryat, Frederick
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