Saladin

[ sal-uh-din ]

/ ˈsæl ə dɪn /

noun

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

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Examples from the Web for 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|DAILY BEAST
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
These would not be there had the minarets been built by Saladin, by whom however the second may certainly have been restored.
Jerusalem Explored, Volume I--Text|Ermete Pierotti
It was in 1157 the scene of a celebrated battle in which Saladin won a victory over the Crusaders.
The Old World and Its Ways|William Jennings Bryan

Boha-ed-deen, the friend and biographer of Saladin, writes to the same effect.
Secret Societies of the Middle Ages|Thomas Keightley
But Saladin will not be served by such treacherous and interested defection.
The Talisman|Sir Walter Scott

British Dictionary definitions for saladin

Saladin

/ (ˈsælədɪn) /

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).

Culture definitions for saladin

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.