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Bairam
[ bahy-rahm, bahy-rahm ]
Bairam
/ baɪˈræm; ˈbaɪræm /
noun
- either of two Muslim festivals, one ( Lesser Bairam ) falling at the end of Ramadan, the other ( Greater Bairam ) 70 days later at the end of the Islamic year
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Bairam1
1590–1600; < Turkish bayram literally, holiday, festival, probably ultimately < Persian
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Bairam1
from Turkish bayrām
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Example Sentences
Bairam Khan became Regent, and remained in power until 1560, when the young King assumed the sovereignty.
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He left the camp where Bairam Khan commanded, in order to pay her a visit.
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The celebration of the Bairam was a scene of gluttony and gross revelry.
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What terrible light Thompson, and Bairam had thrown on some of them!
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Naturally enough, Bairam assumed complete control of the State.
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