hadji
Americannoun
plural
hadjisnoun
Example Sentences
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Datu came back a hadji, but was desired to go and live at Malacca the rest of his days.
From Sketches of Our Life at Sarawak by McDougall, Henriette
The hadji rises early and replenishes the fire, and with his little brass teapot we make and drink a glass of tea together before starting out.
From Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama by Stevens, Thomas
After leaving the bed of the stream the hadji becomes anxious about reaching Meshed before dark, and advises me to mount and put on the speed.
From Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama by Stevens, Thomas
To a few eminently respectable travellers, however, the hadji graciously accords the coveted privilege of squatting around our fire and chatting.
From Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama by Stevens, Thomas
A hadji was standing by, driving the words into his head.
From Sketches of Our Life at Sarawak by McDougall, Henriette
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