Muslim ascetic known for frenzied dancing (7)

I believe the answer is:

dervish

(Other definitions for dervish that I've seen before include "Muslim noted for frenzied dancing" , "Shrived as by Muslim vowed to poverty" , "See 8" , "fraternity member" , "Muslim ascetic, maybe dancing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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