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Dervisnoun
in modern times, a member of an ascetic Muslim sect notable for its devotional exercises, which include energetic chanting or shouting and rhythmic bodily movement, such as whirling, leading to a trance-like state or ecstasy. From these exercises the phrase whirling dervish is derived.
Dervisnoun
figuratively, a person who whirls or engages in frenzied activity reminiscent of the dervish dancing.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Dervisnoun
A Turkish priest.
Etymology: dervis, French.
Even there, where Christ vouchsaf’d to teach,
Their dervises dare an impostor preach. George Sandys.The dervis at first made some scruple of violating his promise to the dying brachman; but told him, at last, that he could conceal nothing from so excellent a prince. Spectator.
Webster Dictionary
Dervisnoun
a Turkish or Persian monk, especially one who professes extreme poverty and leads an austere life
Etymology: [Per. derwsch, fr. OPer. derew to beg, ask alms: cf. F. derviche.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Dervis in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Dervis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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