patakas

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_patakas_ (dollars); the second sends us some Jews; and the third imports different sorts of dervishes, who pay considerable sums into the imperial treasury for building churches, and for the privilege of ringing bells.

The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan James Morier