In the land of the lion and sun, or, modern Persia

by C. J. Wills

Latifeh (latīfeh ?).—A courtezan, a Persian court card.

Lodah, Lodeh (lawda).—A pannier for grapes.

Lūti (lūtī).—A buffoon, a scamp, a thief.

Machrore (makrūh).—Lit. detestable, but yet not illicit; things not to be eaten, but yet not unclean; i. e. not an unlawful thing, but one which had better be avoided.

Maidān (maydān, mīdān).—The public square. A distance about a furlong.

Makhmūn shud um (makhmūn shudam).—I am deceived.

Mallagh (?).—A tumbler pigeon, a summersault.

Mambar (mimbar).—A pulpit.

Mangal (munkul).—A brazier.

Mash’allah (Māshā’llah).—Lit. What God pleases! A phrase used when praising, to avoid evil eye.