Saladin

[sal-uh-din]

noun

Salāh-ed-Dīn Yūsuf ibn Ayyūb, 1137–93, sultan of Egypt and Syria 1175–93: opponent of Crusaders.

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Contemporary Examples of saladin

Otis, who tells me he was called “Saladin” on the inside, has taken an almost tragically circuitous route in getting here.
His First Day Out Of Jail After 40 Years: Adjusting To Life Outside
Justin Rohrlich
January 3, 2015

Historical Examples of saladin

The turners, Fig. 4, in the germinating cases are Saladin's patent.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 433, April 19, 1884
Various
"I wish I had them, av they were eatable," said Saladin, as he turned away.
Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I (of II)
Charles James Lever
I say, Saladin, heat me a little porter, with an egg and some sugar.
Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I (of II)
Charles James Lever
But I need not have spoken of this, except that one of them was called "Saladin."
George Bowring - A Tale Of Cader Idris
R. D. Blackmore
During these exciting moments Melville did not forget Saladin.
The Story of Red Feather
Edward S. (Edward Sylvester) Ellis

British Dictionary definitions for saladin

Saladin

noun

Arabic name Salah-ed-Din Yusuf ibn-Ayyub. ?1137–93, sultan of Egypt and Syria and opponent of the Crusaders. He defeated the Christians near Tiberias (1187) and captured Acre, Jerusalem, and Ashkelon. He fought against Richard I of England and Philip II of France during the Third Crusade (1189–92)

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Word Origin and History for saladin

Saladin

Sultan of Egypt and Syria 1174-93, in full Salah-ad-din Yusuf ibn-Ayyub (1137-1193).

saladin in Culture

Saladin

[(sal-uh-din)]

A Kurdish general who conquered Egypt (see also Egypt) and Syria in the twelfth century. His capture of Jerusalem (see also Jerusalem) precipitated a crusade.

Note

Saladin became legendary for both his military genius and his generosity.