sultan

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(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:35:10

Sul"tan (?), n. [F. sultan (cf. Sp. soldan, It. sultano, soldano), Ar. sultan sultan, dominion. Cf. Soldan.]

A ruler, or sovereign, of a Mohammedan state; specifically, the ruler of the Turks; the Padishah, or Grand Seignior; -- officially so called.

Sultan flower. Bot. See Sweet sultan, under Sweet.

 

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