negus
1a title of Ethiopian royalty.
(initial capital letter) the Emperor of Ethiopia.
Origin of negus
1Words Nearby negus
Other definitions for negus (2 of 2)
a beverage made of wine and hot water, with sugar, nutmeg, and lemon.
Origin of negus
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How to use negus in a sentence
Two dustmen were lately disputing the difference between bishop and negus.
Now, Heffernan, order me a glass of claret negus, and take care that no one comes to worry us with news of the House.
The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) | Charles James LeverOf Mr. negus it is said, that "he was a truly good man, and a useful preacher."
Memorials of the Independent Churches in Northamptonshire | Thomas ColemanPerhaps negus and mutton-broth were never handed about under such dangerous circumstances.
Diana Tempest, Volume III (of 3) | Mary CholmondeleyThe negus was brought and paid for by Gager, who then requested that they might be left there undisturbed for five minutes.
The Eustace Diamonds | Anthony Trollope
British Dictionary definitions for negus (1 of 2)
/ (ˈniːɡəs) /
a hot drink of port and lemon juice, usually spiced and sweetened
Origin of negus
1British Dictionary definitions for Negus (2 of 2)
/ (ˈniːɡəs) /
a title of the emperor of Ethiopia
Origin of Negus
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