Su"fi (?), n. [From the name of a dynasty of Persian kings, Safi, Safavi; said to come from name Safi-ud-din of an ancestor of the family, confused with sfi pious.]

A title or surname of the king of Persia.

 

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Su"fi, n. [Ar. & Per. sfi, wise, pious, devout.]

One of a certain order of religious men in Persia.

[Written also sofi.]

 

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