soldan

noun

sol·​dan ˈsäl-dən How to pronounce soldan (audio)
ˈsōl-
archaic
: sultan
especially : the sultan of Egypt

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Arabic sulṭān

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of soldan was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Soldan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soldan. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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