The term Kurd according to Richard Frye was used for all Iranian nomads (including the population of Luristan as well as tribes in Kuhistan and Baluchis in Kirman) for all nomads, whether they were linguistically connected to the Kurds or not.
Termen Kurd enligt Richard Frye användes för alla iranska nomader (inklusive befolkningen i Luristan samt stammar i Kuhistan och Balucher i Kirman) för alla nomader, oavsett om de var språkligt kopplade till kurderna eller inte.