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Definition of Turbands
1. turband [n] - See also: turband
Lexicographical Neighbors of Turbands
Literary usage of Turbands
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Etymologicon Magnum, Or Universal Etymological Dictionary, on a New Plan by Walter Whiter (1800)
"... and bows you *' To morning's holy office: the gates of Monarchs " Are arch'd
so high, that Giants may JET through " And keep their impious turbands on, ..."
2. History of the Madras Army by William John Wilson (1883)
"During the months of April, May, and June 1806 pattern turbands were sent to each
regiment, and commanding officers were directed to cause new ..."
3. The American Monthly Magazine (1837)
"Enter the mighty portal,— Arch'd so high, that giants may jet through, And keep
their impious turbands on, without Good-morrow to the gloom. ..."
4. A New Account of the East Indies: Giving an Exact and Copious Description of by Alexander Hamilton (1744)
"The Mahometans are tied on the left Side, which, among them, is the Side of
Honour, and the Gentiles tie theirs on the right Side. The Mahometan turbands ..."
5. Medals and Decorations of the British Army and Navy by John Horsley Mayo (1897)
"It was to be worn in the turbands, and it may therefore be inferred that the
British soldiers wore their Badges on their head-dresses. ..."
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