negus
noun
a title of Ethiopian royalty.
negus
1 American
[nee-guhs]
/ ˈni gəs /
noun
neguses
plural
-
a title of Ethiopian royalty.
-
(initial capital letter) the Emperor of Ethiopia.
negus
2
American
[nee-guhs]
/ ˈni gəs /
noun
Negus
1
British
/ ˈniːɡəs /
noun
negus
2
British
/ ˈniːɡəs /
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
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
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“Even when we saw the writing credit which said ‛N. Diamond,’ we thought it was a Jamaican artist called Negus Diamond,” Astro recalled.
From Washington Post • Nov. 8, 2021
David Negus, who represented him at the trial, said in a 1996 declaration on Cooper’s behalf that his performance in the case was “negatively affected” by his stress and exhaustion.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2018
A stronger Wagnerian education is hard to imagine, and at Longborough, Mr. Negus, 69, has finally found a place to use it.
From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2015
“I was satisfied that it was inert,” Negus said.
From Washington Times • May 26, 2014
“Disgusting!” ejaculated Mrs Major Negus, raising her nose in the air with an expression of intense scorn.
From The Wreck of the Nancy Bell Cast Away on Kerguelen Land by Stacey, W. S. (Walter S.)
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