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

by C. J. Wills

Ryot (ra-īyat).—A subject, a tiller of the earth, a villager.

Sag.—A dog, a cur, a term of abuse.

Sahib (sāhib).—Lit. owner; Sir, Mr. (to an European).

Sāle ab (sayl ab).—Rise of the waters.

Sandalli (sandalī).—A chair.

Sang.—Lit. a stone, i. e. a weight.

Sangak.—A kind of bread. See p. 334.

Santoor, Santūr (santīr or santūr).—Harmonicon.

Sarhang.—A colonel.

Segah (sīgha).—A concubine.