Meer Hassan Ali, B.: Observations on the Mussulmauns of India: descriptive of their manners, customs, habits, and religious opinions ; made during a twelve years residence in their immediate Society (Band 1) (London, 1832)

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who are considered equals in rank, and therefore
entitled to the privilege of smoking with him ;
and they cannot consistently resist the intended
honour. Should they dislike smoking, a hint
is readily understood by the hookha-bahdhaar
to bring the hookha, charged with the mate-
rials, without the addition of fire. Applica-
tion of the munall (mouth-piece) to the mouth,
indicates a sense of the honour conferred.