negus

¹

[ nee-guhs ]

noun

, plural ne·gus·es.

1. a title of Ethiopian royalty.
2. (initial capital letter) the Emperor of Ethiopia.

negus

²

[ nee-guhs ]

noun

1. a beverage made of wine and hot water, with sugar, nutmeg, and lemon.

Negus

¹

/ ˈniːɡəs /

noun

1. a title of the emperor of Ethiopia

negus

²

/ ˈniːɡəs /

noun

1. a hot drink of port and lemon juice, usually spiced and sweetened

Word History and Origins

Origin of negus¹

1585–95; < Amharic nəgus king < Geez, participle of nägŝä to reign

Origin of negus²

1735–45; after Colonel Francis Negus (died 1732), Englishman who invented it

Word History and Origins

Origin of negus¹

from Amharic: king

Origin of negus²

C18: named after Col. Francis Negus (died 1732), its English inventor

Example Sentences

Two dustmen were lately disputing the difference between bishop and negus.

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Now, Heffernan, order me a glass of claret negus, and take care that no one comes to worry us with news of the House.

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Of Mr. Negus it is said, that "he was a truly good man, and a useful preacher."

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Perhaps negus and mutton-broth were never handed about under such dangerous circumstances.

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The negus was brought and paid for by Gager, who then requested that they might be left there undisturbed for five minutes.

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