First Known Use: 1586
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1mufti
noun muf·ti \ˈməf-tē, ˈmu̇f-\
Definition of MUFTI
: a professional jurist who interprets Muslim law
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Origin of MUFTI
Arabic muftī
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2mufti
noun muf·ti \ˈməf-tē\
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 of MUFTI
probably from 1mufti
First Known Use: 1816
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