vizier
noun
(formerly) a high official in certain Muslim countries and caliphates, especially a minister of state.
viziership
-
a word derived from
vizier.
Example Sentences
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Was his viziership to last but a few short hours? had the secret influence, which had hitherto protected him, ceased?
From Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf by George W. M. (George William MacArthur) Reynolds
On the death of Chyrkouh, Saladin was appointed to the viziership.
From Ten Great Events in History by James Johonnot
To bridge over this ministerial crisis the Young Turks offered to Hakki Pasha, ambassador at Rome, the grand viziership, which he accepted.
From Under Four Administrations From Cleveland to Taft by Oscar S. Straus
