Muhammadan era

noun

: islamic era

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Muhammadan era was circa 1889

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“Muhammadan era.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Muhammadan%20era. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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