softa

[ sawf-tuh, sof- ]

noun

1. a Turkish Muslim theological student.

softa

/ ˈsɒftə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of softa¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of softa¹

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

Example Sentences

Softa, sof′ta, n. a Moslem theological student, attached to a mosque.

From Project Gutenberg

No doubt that was written by some softa or other, for cobblers and tailors cannot write of course.

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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.

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He could contrive to express more disgust and more grim determination in that one rudimentary act than even a Stamboul Softa can.

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