One Thousand and One Nights: A Retelling Glossary

by Hanan al-Shaykh

One Thousand and One Nights: A Retelling Glossary

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Pyrogallic

A kind of white acidic substance used to treat skin diseases

Spurious

Contrived, not genuine

Benevolent

Compassionate, kind-hearted

Chagrined

Irritated, put out

Eccentric

Irregular, quirky, abnormal

Avowed

Which has been stated or asserted

Importunate

Tenacious, pressing

Trudge

Trek, drag oneself

Outrivalled

Surpassed in competition

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