Note 626 — THE HUNCHBACK'S TALE. (continued 2)
Richard Francis Burton translation · Edition 2
"Zabbál" is the scavenger, lit. a dung-drawer, especially for the use of the Hammam which is heated with the droppings of animals. "Wakkád" (stoker) is the servant who turns the fire. The verses are mere nonsense to suit the Barber's humour.