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Definition of Surah
1. n. A soft twilled silk fabric much used for women's dresses; -- called also surah silk.
Definition of Surah
1. Noun. soft twilled silk ¹
2. Noun. (alternative spelling of sura) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Surah
1. a silk fabric [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Surah
Literary usage of Surah
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Chambers's Encyclopædia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People by Chambers, W. and R., publ (1876)
"Every chapter or surah begins with the introductory formula: 'In the name ...
It is further stated at the beginning whether the surah was revealed at Mecca ..."
2. Silk by Eliza Bailey Thompson (1922)
"Satin surah is a medium heavy dress material with a twilled surface and a satin
finish. ... Silk Serge This has a twill weave and is similar to surah. ..."
3. A Gift for Muslim Women by Muḥammad ʻĀshiq Ilāhī (2001)
"Hazrat Abu Darda^ narrates the Messenger of Allah^ as saying: "He who recites
the first three Verses of surah e Kahf will be preserved from ..."
4. Chambers' Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People (1874)
"Every chapter or surah begins with the introductory formula: 'In the name ...
It is further stated at the beginning whether the surah was revealed at Mecca ..."
5. Palmer's Index to "The Times" Newspaper (1889)
"surah, 5 t \ o Olliff, SJ, 25 / lA Harojn. Barbara, 23 mlu Peacock. RJ. 26 ; l
6 Puleston, WR, 24 / l в Raine, Miss, 2 m 11 Ritson. Thos., 12 mle Roake, ..."
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