serai
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Evidently, too, a stout serai, or inn, a square building surrounding a quadrangle set apart for the lodgment of camels and merchandise was regarded as a stronghold.
From The Red Year A Story of the Indian Mutiny by Louis Tracy
"And you took up your abode in the serai of Gopal Ali by the Moti Bazar."
From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang
Then he returned to his own serai for his midday meal and a sleep; he foresaw that he might have little opportunity for rest during the night.
From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang
In a small lean-to off the stable of the serai, Ahmed fastened the hook he had bought to a short length of rope, and wound this about his body beneath his outer garment.
From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang
I'll take a room at a native serai in Bombay—for atmosphere—and meet you at the station.
From Caravans By Night A Romance of India by Harry Hervey
Satisfied that he is well prepared, you start with your best voice: "Je serais...."
From John Bull, Junior or French as She is Traduced by Max O'Rell
"Je serais jamais t'oublier," ran the frightful answers!
From Quest of the Golden Girl, a Romance by Richard Le Gallienne
Massive archways, ruined forts and serais, placid water-tanks, lovely gardens, feathery toddy-palms, plantain-hedges, and throngs of picturesque people make the approach to historic Delhi a scene long to be remembered.
From Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama by Thomas Stevens
"Je serais chez moi," was now her argument, and for food she could continue to work or beg.
From Our House And London out of Our Windows by Elizabeth Robins Pennell
He had asked for the Afghan serais merely to avoid them; his imposture might be discovered if he came among genuine merchants.
From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang
