Definitions

1. noun

A kind of Arab oath, which, if broken, involves the violator in blood-feud; a bond of protection and friendship.

“The tribal leader offered his gheleem to the visiting dignitary, vowing to protect him at all costs.”

2. verb

To make or become a gheleem, especially to offer protection or friendship under the terms of such an oath.

“The two nations gheleemed each other after signing the historic peace treaty.”