Vizier

//ˈvɪzɪə// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A high-ranking official or minister in an Islamic government, especially in the Ottoman Empire.
  2. 2
    a high official in a Muslim government (especially in the Ottoman Empire) wordnet
  3. 3
    The highest-ranking official or minister in ancient Egypt or Ebla; a chief administrator or a chancellor.
  4. 4
    An ancient Mesopotamian 𒈛 (sukkal).

    "As Inanna prepares to descend she fastens the seven divine laws to her side, and as she walks toward the netherworld she speaks to her vizier, Ninshubur."

  5. 5
    A vicegerent, viceroy.
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  1. 6
    A fairy chess piece that can only be moved one space up, down, left or right.

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guazil

Example

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"He who is present, is the vizier."

Etymology

From Ottoman Turkish وزیر (vezir) (Turkish vezir) (via French vizir), from Arabic وَزِير (wazīr, “helper, aide, minister”, literally “one who bears (the burden of office)”). Doublet of wazir.

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grand vizierfairy chessgrand vizierottoman empire

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