Note 488
TALE OF NUR AL-DIN AND HIS SON. (continued 2)
Arab. "Loghah" also = a vocabulary, a dictionary; the Arabs had them by camel-loads.
…#487] thou hast spoken excellently well and hast proved thyself accomplished in every accomplishment! Now explain to me how many meanings be there in the Arabic language [FN#488] for the word Khal or mole." He replied, "Allah keep the King! Seven and fifty and some by tradition say fifty." Said the Sultan, "Thou sayest sooth," presently adding, "Hast thou knowledge as to the points of excellence in beauty?" "Yes," answered Bad…
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