ˈsȯftə, ˈsäf- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Turkish, from Persian sōkhtah burnt, kindled (with love of knowledge)
: someone associated with the religious activities of a Turkish mosque ; especially : a beginner in theological studies
ˈsȯftə, ˈsäf- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Turkish, from Persian sōkhtah burnt, kindled (with love of knowledge)
: someone associated with the religious activities of a Turkish mosque ; especially : a beginner in theological studies
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012