[278]. This is the full formula repeated in the case of all the ten blessed damsels. I have spared the patience of my readers.
[279]. This formula of the cup and lute is decies repetitæ, justifying abbreviation.
[280]. i.e. The Beginner, the Originator.
[281]. The Zephyr, or rather the cool north breeze of upper Arabia, vol. viii. 62.
[282]. The “Full Moon”; plur. Budúr: vols. iii., 228, iv., 249.
[283]. “Dann” = amphora, Gr. ἀμφορεύς short for ἀμφιφορεύς = having two handles.
[284]. = “The large-hipped,” a form of Rádih.
[285]. In text “Minba’ada-hu” making Jesus of later date than Imr al-Kays.
[286]. i.e. “The Delight”: also a P.N. of one of the Heavens: vols. iii. 19; iv. 143.
[287]. i.e. Joy, Contentment.