Note 339 — THE PORTER AND THE THREE LADIES OF BAGHDAD. (continued 3)
Richard Francis Burton translation · Edition 2
Arab. "Simát" (prop. "Sumát"); the "dinner-table," composed of a round wooden stool supporting a large metal tray, the two being called "Sufrah" (or "Simat"): thus, "Sufrah házirah!" means dinner is on the table. After the meal they are at once removed.