muf·ti
| \ ˈməf-tē
, ˈmu̇f-
\
, ˈmu̇f-
\
Definition of mufti
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a professional jurist who interprets Muslim law
mufti
noun (2)
muf·ti
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Definition of mufti (Entry 2 of 2)
: ordinary dress as distinguished from that denoting an occupation or station
a priest in mufti
especially
: civilian clothes when worn by a person in the armed forces
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“Mufti.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mufti. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of mufti was in 1586
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