firangi?
Didn't those guys appear on STTNG..?
Seriously,
The term Moor basically means "dark", on account of the dark djilabas they chose to wear. Moro, Marron, Marroon, Mauritania. Same word root.
The arabs mostly called us "
dhimmi", or "guilty". They mostly used the term Rumi on Byzantines and Greeks, if I recall correctly.
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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall
Excellent and most helpful information Fernando! I wasnt sure on the firangi term, but certainly makes sense...didnt know about the Arab term for Christians either. Interesting that the Christians used the term Moors rather comprehensively for Muslims, after the term Saracens earlier, while the Arabs used the Rumes term.
Following the development of terminology is fascinating in our studies, and really helps as we examine contemporary narratives.
Thanks very much,
All the best,
Jim
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