Definition of mufti
: a professional jurist who interprets Muslim law
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Origin and Etymology of mufti
Arabic muftī
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Definition of mufti
: 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
Origin and Etymology of mufti
probably from 1mufti
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