old Persian

title of the book of Zardusht or Zoroaster, the Zand or book of Zoroaster

signal, small flag (at railway stations)

to set up or plant a flag, conquer, establish one's authority

to succeed at an effort

refuse to cooperate, desert, refuse

elevate to unwarranted heights, make one feel overly important, brave or adventurous, flatter, cajole, promote or advance unduly or exaggeratedly, praise or urge to make someone do something adventurous

crowd, flock

flag, standard, ensign, banner

appellation of a mystic

(baby) with untonsured head

huge elephant

under the banner of, under the leadership of

causal or passing acquaintance

to hoist the flag

flag be lowered (in mourning or defeat), accepting defeat