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"Other gurus became maintained dependents of rich disciples, like

storytellers-cum-family-priests, in status a little above the domestic

barber and washerman."

 

Is three hyphens in one construction too many? Possible alternative:

 

"Other gurus became maintained dependents of rich disciples, like

storytellers cum family priests, in status a little above the domestic

barber and washerman."

 

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