Hussein
[hoo-seyn]
Hussein I
- 1935–1999, king of Jordan 1953–99.
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Contemporary Examples
Cheney is relying on some thin evidence to tie Hussein to al-Qaida.
Hussein, a 45-year-old father of four from Tal Rifat, a town north of Aleppo, complains of rampant plundering by rebel militias.
“They are the ones that came and said, ‘Please help us in eliminating this issue,’” said Hussein.
Like many self-rule foes, Hussein dismisses plans for a regional government as a PYD bid to establish a political monopoly.
Kurdish Militias Drive Out Jihadists, Bring Stability Back to Parts of SyriaJamie Dettmer
November 27, 2013
Hussein Ibish and Saliba Sarsar fall into the latter category.
Historical Examples
At first he was unsuccessful because there were many Hussein Effendis in Durazzo.
The Clue of the Twisted CandleEdgar Wallace
That is true, Hussein Effendi, but I did not think you read the papers.
The Clue of the Twisted CandleEdgar Wallace
Hussein, the servant, was nearest the door and was lying in a crumpled-up position.
The Albert Gate MysteryLouis Tracy
You will see, therefore, Hussein, that to kill me cannot really be thought of.
The Albert Gate MysteryLouis Tracy
After I left the house with you, Hussein brought in more coffee.
The Albert Gate MysteryLouis Tracy
Hussein
- Also: Husain 1935–99, king of Jordan (1952–99)
- Saddam (sæˈdæm). 1937–2006, Iraqi politician: president (1979–2003) and prime minister (1994–2003) of Iraq. He led Iraq into the Iran-Iraq War (1980–88) and the Gulf War (1991) but was deposed and captured in the US-led invasion of 2003; executed 2006
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