SOFIS
\sˈə͡ʊfiz], \sˈəʊfiz], \s_ˈəʊ_f_i_z]\
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[Pers., Gr.] A title of the Dervishes. (See Sufism.) The kings of the dynasty preceding that which now occupies the Persian throne were also so called. (See Soofis.) The system of the Sofis seems to have many points of likeness with that of the Quietists.
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See Soofis.
By Henry Percy Smith
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flame-bearer
- One who bears flame or light; name given to members a genus humming birds, from their being furnished with tuft flery crimson-colored feathers round neck like gorget. little flame-bearer inhabits inner side extinct volcano Chiriqui, in Veragua, about 9000 feet above the level of sea. It measures only 1/2 inches length. There are various other species, all tropical American.