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ghazies

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gha·zi   (gä'zē)   
n.   pl. gha·zies Islam

  1. A man who has fought successfully against infidels.

  2. Often used as a title for such a warrior.


[Arabic ġāzī, raider, warrior, active participle of ġazā, to raid; see ġzw in Semitic roots.]
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