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Laʹma

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among the Mongols, means the priestly order. Hence the religion of the Mongols and Calmucs is termed Lamaism. The Grand Lamas wear yellow caps, the subordinate Lamas red caps. (See Grand Lama.)

 

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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.

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Laird (Scotch)
Lagoon
Laïs
Laissez Faire, Laissez Passer
Lake School (The)
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Lamb-pie
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Lame Duck (A)