jereed

jereed
Djereed Djer*eed"or Djerrid Djer*rid", n. [F. djerid, fr. Ar. See {Jereed}.] (a) A blunt javelin used in military games in Moslem countries. (b) A game played with it. [Written also {jereed}, {jerrid}, etc.] [1913 Webster]

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  • Jereed — Jer*eed , n. [Ar. jer[=i]d. Cf. {Djereed}.] A blunt javelin used by the people of the Levant, especially in mock fights. [Written also {jerreed}, {jerid}.] Byron …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • jereed — /jeuh reed /, n. a blunt wooden javelin used in games played on horseback in certain Muslim countries in the Middle East. Also, jerid, jerreed, jerrid. [1655 65; < Ar jarid] * * * …   Universalium

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  • Djereed — Djer*eed or Djerrid Djer*rid , n. [F. djerid, fr. Ar. See {Jereed}.] (a) A blunt javelin used in military games in Moslem countries. (b) A game played with it. [Written also {jereed}, {jerrid}, etc.] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Djerrid — Djereed Djer*eed or Djerrid Djer*rid , n. [F. djerid, fr. Ar. See {Jereed}.] (a) A blunt javelin used in military games in Moslem countries. (b) A game played with it. [Written also {jereed}, {jerrid}, etc.] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • jerrid — Djereed Djer*eed or Djerrid Djer*rid , n. [F. djerid, fr. Ar. See {Jereed}.] (a) A blunt javelin used in military games in Moslem countries. (b) A game played with it. [Written also {jereed}, {jerrid}, etc.] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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