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‖ softa|ˈsɒftə|
Also sophta.
[Turk. sōfta, ad. Pers. sūḥtah lighted, set on fire (by the teacher, or by zeal for study).]
In Turkey, a Muslim theological student; also generally, a pupil engaged in professional studies at a secondary school.
1613Purchas Pilgrimage (1614) 315 Thus haue we taken a leisurely view of the Turkish Hierarchy from the poore Softi to the courtly Cadilescher and pontifical Mufti. 1880Menzies Turkey Old & New II. 249 The Softas..were angry with the Government, and threatened the Sultan with deposition. 1895Westm. Gaz. 3 Oct. 5/1 The Softas, or Mussulman theological students. |