Middle Persian


Middle Persian

n. An Iranian language used in Persia during the reign of the Sassanids. Also called Pahlavi.

Middle Persian

n (Languages) the classical form of modern Persian, spoken from about 300 ad to about 900. See also Pahlavi2

Mid′dle Per′sian


n. the Persian language from c300 b.c. to a.d. c1000. Abbr.: MPers