Note 222 — KHALIFAH THE FISHERMAN OF BAGHDAD.
Richard Francis Burton translation · Edition 2
Arab. “Uzn al-Kuffah” lit. “Ear of the basket,” which vulgar Egyptian pronounce “Wizn,” so “Wajh” (face) becomes “Wishsh” and so forth.
Richard Francis Burton translation · Edition 2
Arab. “Uzn al-Kuffah” lit. “Ear of the basket,” which vulgar Egyptian pronounce “Wizn,” so “Wajh” (face) becomes “Wishsh” and so forth.