Donovan Pasha, and Some People of Egypt — Volume 3 by Parker, Gilbert, 1860-1932

Tarboosh----Fez or native turban. Tarah----A veil for the head. Ulema----Learned men.

Waled----A boy. Wekeel----A deputy. Welee----A favourite of Heaven; colloquially a saint.

Yashmak----A veil for the lower part of the face. Yelek----A long vest or smock, worn over the shirt and shintiyan.

Zeriba----A palisade.

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