negus

¹ American  

[nee-guhs] / ˈni gəs /

noun

plural

neguses

1. a title of Ethiopian royalty.

2. (initial capital letter) the Emperor of Ethiopia.

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negus ² American  

[nee-guhs] / ˈni gəs /

noun

1. a beverage made of wine and hot water, with sugar, nutmeg, and lemon.

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Negus ¹ British  

/ ˈniːɡəs /

noun

1. a title of the emperor of Ethiopia

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negus ² British  

/ ˈniːɡəs /

noun

1. a hot drink of port and lemon juice, usually spiced and sweetened

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Etymology

Origin of negus¹

1585–95; < Amharic nəgus king < Geez, participle of nägŝä to reign

Origin of negus²

1735–45; after Colonel Francis Negus (died 1732), Englishman who invented it

Example Sentences

“Oh, it is no trouble; I dare say your own hands are almost numbed with cold. Leah, make a little hot negus and cut a sandwich or two: here are the keys of the storeroom.”

From Literature

One of them fetched her a chair, another a glass of negus, and the rest hovered eagerly about her.

From Project Gutenberg

Perhaps negus and mutton-broth were never handed about under such dangerous circumstances.

From Project Gutenberg

Ellis declined the negus, but, rejoicing in any safe and honest protection, entreated that Mr Tedman would have the goodness to order one of his servants to see her home.

From Project Gutenberg

One hour’s sleep after exercise is deeper, and sweeter, and sounder, and more refreshing than five hours induced by port-wine negus.

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