negus

[ nee-guhs ]

noun,plural ne·gus·es.

a title of Ethiopian royalty.
(initial capital letter) the Emperor of Ethiopia.

Origin of negus

1585–95; <Amharic nəgus king <Geez, participle of nägŝä to reign

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Other definitions for negus (2 of 2)

negus²

[ nee-guhs ]

noun

a beverage made of wine and hot water, with sugar, nutmeg, and lemon.

Origin of negus

1735–45; after Colonel Francis Negus (died 1732), Englishman who invented it

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How to use negus in a sentence

Two dustmen were lately disputing the difference between bishop and negus.
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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 Lever
Of Mr. negus it is said, that "he was a truly good man, and a useful preacher."
Memorials of the Independent Churches in Northamptonshire | Thomas Coleman
Perhaps negus and mutton-broth were never handed about under such dangerous circumstances.
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The 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)

negus

/ (ˈniːɡəs) /

nounplural -guses

a hot drink of port and lemon juice, usually spiced and sweetened

Origin of negus

C18: named after Col. Francis Negus (died 1732), its English inventor

British Dictionary definitions for Negus (2 of 2)

Negus

/ (ˈniːɡəs) /

nounplural -guses

a title of the emperor of Ethiopia

Origin of Negus

from Amharic: king

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