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mufti

/ˈmʌf.ti/
muf · ti
Plural:muftis
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• noun

1

An Islamic legal scholar and jurist qualified to interpret religious law and issue formal legal opinions (fatwas).

Example

"The grand mufti was consulted by the council to provide a formal legal opinion on the religious matter."

2

Plain or civilian clothes worn by a person who usually wears a military, police, or school uniform.

Example

"The off-duty officers attended the evening reception in mufti rather than their ceremonial dress uniforms."

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• Rhymes for mufti

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muffle
muffler
muffuletta
mufti
mug
mugful
mugger

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Arabic 'muftī', meaning 'one who gives legal opinions', from the verb 'aftā' (to give a fatwa). The sense of 'civilian clothes' arose in early 19th-century British military slang, likely from the loose robes and slippers worn by stage actors portraying Islamic scholars.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mufti. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mufti
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