Memphite

American  

[mem-fahyt] / ˈmɛm faɪt /

adjective

1. Also Memphitic of or relating to the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis.

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noun

1. Memphian.

Etymology

Origin of Memphite

≪ Greek Memphī́tēs inhabitant of Memphis; see -ite ¹

Example Sentences

The Mussulman cemetery at Si�t perpetuates the like arrangement, and enables us to this day to realise the aspect of the Memphite necropolis towards the close of the ancient empire.

From Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to the Study of Antiquities in Egypt by Maspero, G. (Gaston)

But the history of the Memphite Empire unfortunately loses itself in legend and fable, and becomes a blank for several centuries.

From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History by Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir

The Memphite period, which is usually called the "Ancient Empire," from the First to the Tenth dynasty: kings of Memphite origin were rulers over the whole of Egypt during the greater part of this epoch.

From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History by Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir

He became united with the old Memphite god of the dead, Seker, and with Osiris, as Ptah-Seker-Osiris.

From The Religion of Ancient Egypt by Petrie, W. M. Flinders (William Matthew Flinders), Sir

He was the founder of the fourth dynasty, and was probably born in Middle Egypt near Beni Hasan, in a town afterwards known as “Khufu’s Nurse,” but was connected with the Memphite third dynasty.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various