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 Rama-Yana.Rambouillet. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Ram’adan.
 
The ninth month of the Mahometan year, and the Mussulman’s Lent or Holy Month.   1
        “November is the financial Ramadan of the Sublime Porte.”—The Times.
   That is, when the Turkish Government promises all kinds of financial reforms and curtailments of national expenses.   2
 


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