mufti Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a jurist who interprets Muslim religious law
  2. noun civilian dress worn by a person who is entitled to wear a military uniform

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Muf"ti noun
Etymology
Ar. mufti.
Wordforms
plural Muftis
Definitions
  1. An official expounder of Mohammedan law.
Muf"ti noun
Definitions
  1. Citizen's dress when worn by a naval or military officer; -- a term derived from the British service in India. Colloq. Eng.

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