GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Mufti (?), n.; pl. Muftis (#). [Ar. mufti.]
   1. An official expounder of Muslim law.
   
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   2. One of the chief legal advisers to the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.
   
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   mufti, n. Ordinary civilian dress when worn by persons who serve in a uniformed service, such as the military or police.  It originally was used in reference to British naval or military officers, and originated with the British service in India. [Colloq. Eng.]
   
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