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serai

[suh-rah-ee, suh-rahy] / səˈrɑ i, səˈraɪ /
NOUN
caravansary
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This serai he resolved to attack with his infantry, the guns covering the flanks, and the 9th Lancers and Guides to support the line.

From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang

He took his wares back to the serai, and then set off to the Calcutta gate to see what might be seen.

From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang

Palace and mosque and garden and serai, Bazaars and baths and spacious pleasure grounds, By favor of Allah to perfection sprang.

From Later Poems by Bliss Carman

It is simply, excellent one, that while I am absent fighting the English, thou wilt set a guard over the little serai where we dwell.

From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang

"And you took up your abode in the serai of Gopal Ali by the Moti Bazar."

From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang

He rode close beside Sherdil all the way, and when they halted at roadside serais for rest and refreshment, those two ate together and squatted or lay side by side.

From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang

The tall, slender lady rode nearer to the gate and looked haughtily in, while the little girl-rider cried out: "Tu y serais!"

From Dr. Dumany's Wife by Mór Jókai

Satisfied that he is well prepared, you start with your best voice: "Je serais...."

From John Bull, Junior or French as She is Traduced by Max O'Rell

"Je serais chez moi," was now her argument, and for food she could continue to work or beg.

From Our House And London out of Our Windows by Elizabeth Robins Pennell

He had asked for the Afghan serais merely to avoid them; his imposture might be discovered if he came among genuine merchants.

From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang


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