هایطه

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Ottoman Turkish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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Noun[edit]

هایطه (hayta)

  1. brigand, bandit, one who robs others in a lawless area
    Synonyms: حیدود (haydud), شقی (şaki)
  2. armed and mounted guard who escorts a traveller or caravan

Descendants[edit]

  • Turkish: hayta
  • Armenian: հայթա (haytʻa)

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