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  1. 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.

  2. Dervisnoun

    figuratively, a person who whirls or engages in frenzied activity reminiscent of the dervish dancing.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. 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

  1. Dervisnoun

    a Turkish or Persian monk, especially one who professes extreme poverty and leads an austere life

  2. Etymology: [Per. derwsch, fr. OPer. derew to beg, ask alms: cf. F. derviche.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of derviş in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of derviş in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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