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jereed
[ juh-reed ]
noun
- a blunt wooden javelin used in games played on horseback in certain Muslim countries in the Middle East.
yĐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of jereed1
Example Sentences
Jereed, je-rÄdâČ, n. a kind of blunt javelin used by the Turks in mock-fights.
In one, you find a collection of ancient armour the greatest Ritter Saal would be proud to choose from:âweapons of every age and countryâthe chain-mail of Milanâthe plate-armour of Veniceâthe heavy double-nailed suits of Regens-bourgâthe small conical helmet of the Eastâthe massive but beautifully fashioned casque of Spanish mouldâthe blade of Damascusâthe double-handled sword of Appenzellâthe jereedâthe Crusader's lanceâthe old pike of the Tyrol, with daggers and poniards of every shape, that luxury or cruelty ever invented.
"Maraffi speaks every language, plays every game, and knows the use of every weapon, from a jereed to a Joe Manton."
Abdsalam, prince, departs for Tafilelt, through Draha and Bled el jereed, 149.
The Prince was preparing to depart through Draha, and Bled el Jereed, to Tafilelt; and we had our audience of leave previous to his departure.
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