Soldan
[ sol-duhn, sohl-, sohd-n ]
/ ˈsɒl dən, ˈsoʊl-, ˈsoʊd n /
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noun
the ruler of an Islamic country.
Archaic. a sultan, especially the sultan of Egypt.
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Origin of Soldan
1250–1300; Middle English <Middle French <Arabic. See sultan
Words nearby Soldan
solar year, solate, solation, solatium, sold, Soldan, solder, soldering iron, soldier, soldier beetle, soldier bird
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Word Origin for soldan
C13: via Old French from Arabic: sultan
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