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Definition of Khalats
1. khalat [n] - See also: khalat
Lexicographical Neighbors of Khalats
Literary usage of Khalats
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Emir of Bokhara and His Country: Journeys and Studies in Bokhara (with a by Ole Olufsen (1911)
"... and cotton khalats and white-, blue- or red-striped turbans are in the majority;
then there are Kirghiz in fur-dresses with black fur-caps or felt-caps ..."
2. The Living Age by Making of America Project, Eliakim Littell, Robert S. Littell (1889)
"... full of brilliant khalats. On leaving Bokhara I could not help rejoicing at
having seen it in what may be described as the twilight epoch of its glory. ..."
3. Through Asia by Sven Anders Hedin (1899)
"Towards noon I too went in the same direction, escorted by a body-guard of
forty-two Kirghiz wearing their best khalats. And what varieties of color! ..."
4. All the Russias: Travels and Studies in Contemporary European Russia by Henry Norman (1903)
"The Jews are in evidence everywhere, recognisable by their drab khalats, square
hats trimmed with fur. and the cord round their waists. ..."
5. Russian Central Asia: Including Kuldja, Bokhara, Khiva and Merv by Henry Lansdell (1885)
"We were told that if only an ordinary letter be sent from the Turkistan authorities,
the bearer is feasted, presented with 3 or 4 khalats. and supplied with ..."
6. Chinese Central Asia: A Ride to Little Tibet by Henry Lansdell (1894)
"Mine consisted of a horse with turquoise-mounted bridle, a silver- and
spangle-embroidered saddle-cloth, and ten khalats or changes of raiment. ..."
7. Miscellaneous Translations from Oriental Languages by Oriental Translation Fund (1834)
"When the hearts of this august company became warm with wine and good cheer, 1
ordered the khalats to be brought forth and distributed, first to the Amir ..."
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