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Post by cjm on Jun 13, 2017 18:05:17 GMT
wordsmith.org/words/today.htmldervish ... 1. A Muslim monk of various ascetic orders, some of whom take part in ecstatic rituals such as whirling dances or chants. 2. Someone who exhibits frenzied movements. ETYMOLOGY: From Turkish, from Persian darvish (poor, beggar). Earliest documented use: 1585. ...
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