menat

[mey-naht]

noun

1. an amulet worn by certain Egyptians in ancient times to secure divine protection and to ensure fertility.

Word History and Origins

Origin of menat¹

Vocalization of Egyptian mnyt

Example Sentences

“Had to let their hired man go because of taxes, and their oldest son took the king’s coin early this summer. He’s off fighting the rebels in Menat now.”

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But in private he blamed his ambassador in Tunis, Pierre Menat, and promptly sacked him.

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The diplomats said the Elysée had, in effect, made the diplomat, Pierre Ménat, a scapegoat for the Elysée’s own failure to stay on top of events.

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To make matters worse, Mr. Ménat was replaced at Mr. Sarkozy’s behest by a 41-year-old Arabist who was so rude to Tunisian journalists inquiring about Ms. Alliot-Marie’s behavior during the revolt that he prompted protests within days of his arrival.

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If it landed on the dirty side, that meant dirt, if it landed on the other, that menat Hwy.

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