Soldan

[ sol-duhn, sohl-, sohd-n ]

noun

1. the ruler of an Islamic country.
2. Archaic. a sultan, especially the sultan of Egypt.

soldan

/ ˈsəʊldən; ˈsɒl- /

noun

1. an archaic word for sultan

Word History and Origins

Origin of Soldan¹

1250–1300; Middle English < Middle French < Arabic. See sultan

Word History and Origins

Origin of Soldan¹

C13: via Old French from Arabic: sultan

Example Sentences

If the Soldan useth lawful medicines, he may attend the patient in my tent.

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The Scot, on the other hand, disclaimed the attributed superiority, and wished to assign it to the Soldan.

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He took two vessels by the way, and found four others at this place, one of which belonged to the Soldan of Egypt.

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The infidel Soldan is unworthy to salute even a spot that has been pressed by the foot of Edith Plantagenet!

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So much the better—uglier yet than our imaginations can fancy, yet the chosen love-messenger of this gallant Soldan!

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