Abdullah
- 1882–1951, emir of Transjordan (1921–46) and first king of Jordan (1946–51). He joined the Arab revolt against Turkish rule in World War I; assassinated 1951
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Contemporary Examples
“When Tanveer realized what was happening, he jumped out of the truck, but the Iranians shot him,” Abdullah says.
Abdullah says al Nusra is made up 80 percent of Syrians; foreign fighters dominate ISIS.
His elder son was named Abdullah, Abu Abdullah means “father of,” and al Kuwaiti means of Kuwait.
If elected, Erdogan will take over from the current president Abdullah Gul at the end of the month.
On Monday, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with Libyan Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni.
Historical Examples
Abdullah Ben Osman's mouth will be closed by the kisses of houris.
Dreamers of the GhettoI. Zangwill
And so, Abdullah, you tell me that these two are the youngest of the whole lot?
Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The TurksBracebridge Hemyng
"I expect they will be here soon, at least some of them," said Abdullah, the interpreter.
Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The TurksBracebridge Hemyng
Abdullah is the color of night, and no one ever sees him approach or go away.
In AfricaJohn T. McCutcheon
Our cook Abdullah was not the only interesting type in our safari.
In AfricaJohn T. McCutcheon