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Ghilzai|ˈgɪlzaɪ|
Also Ghilji.
The name of one of the most famous of the tribes of Afghanistan. Also attrib.
1826Leyden & Erskine tr. Mem. Zehir-Ed-Din 220 Plundering and beating up the quarters of the Ghiljis. 1842C. Masson Narr. var. Journeys II. 207 The Ghiljis, although considered, and calling themselves, Afghâns..are undoubtedly a mixed race. 1875Encycl. Brit. I. 235/1 On the British invasion the Ghilzais showed a rooted hostility to the foreigner. 1920Blackw. Mag. Aug. 172/2 Information at hand pointed to the Ghilzais from Afghanistan. 1971Whitaker's Almanack 815/2 The most numerous race [of Afghanistan] is the Pathan.., the main divisions being the Durranis, from whom the Royal family springs, and the Ghilzais. |