haji

haji
Hadji Hadj"i (-[i^]), n. [Ar. h[=a]jj[imac]. See {Hadj}.] [Also spelled {hajji} and {haji}.] 1. A Mohammedan who has made a pilgrimage to Mecca; -- used among Orientals as a respectful salutation or a title of honor. --G. W. Curtis. [1913 Webster]

2. A Greek or Armenian who has visited the holy sepulcher at Jerusalem. --Heyse. [1913 Webster]


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