E. Cobham Brewer 18101897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
| Khorassan [Region of the Sun]. | |
A province of Persia, anciently called Ariana. | 1 |
The Veiled Prophet of Khorassan. Mokanna, a prophet chief, who, being terribly deformed, wore a veil under pretence of shading the dazzling light of his countenance. | 2 |
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Terror seized her lest the love-light which encircled him should fade away, and leave him like the veiled prophet of Khorassan, a sinstained thing of clay.Lady Hardy: A Casual Acquaintance. |
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