Pharaoh
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɛː.ɹəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pharaoh is a noun meaning (uncountable, card games) The card game faro.
Meaning
(uncountable, card games) The card game faro.
More Meanings
- (historical) The supreme ruler of Ancient Egypt; a formal address for the sovereign seat of power as personified by the "king" in an institutional role of Horus son of Osiris; often used by metonymy for Ancient Egyptian sovereignty
Example Sentences
Instances: see Thesaurus:pharaoh
"I pray, when I play pharaoh at White's, that the cards fall as they have come to my hand in this large gamble," Anstis said.
And the Egyptians ſhall know that I am the Lord, when I haue gotten me honour vpon Pharaoh, vpon his charets, and vpon his horſemen.
Word Forms
- pharaohs
- pharao
- pharaon
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pharaonic, ruler, sovereign, monarch, king, emperor.
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