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Hussein   /husˈeɪn/   Listen
Hussein

noun
1.
Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran; his invasion of Kuwait led to the Gulf War (born in 1937).  Synonyms: Husain, Husayn, Saddam, Saddam bin Hussein at-Takriti, Saddam Hussein.
2.
King of Jordan credited with creating stability at home and seeking peace with Israel (1935-1999).  Synonyms: Husain, Husayn, ibn Talal Hussein, King Hussein.






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"Hussein" Quotes from Famous Books



... the while, at the top of his voice, 'Ali!' This dervish was venerated by everybody as a saint, and received everywhere with the greatest distinction." Arminius Vambery, his Life and Adventures, written by Himself, London, 1889, p. 69. On the anniversary of the death of Hussein, Ali's son, the Shi-ite Moslems still make the air resound with cries of his ...
— The Varieties of Religious Experience • William James

... preservation of friendship between the two Governments, by a full and frank statement of the present position. This letter is therefore sent in advance to your Highness by the hand of Nawab Gholam Hussein Khan, C.S.I., a faithful and honoured Sirdar of my Government, who will explain all necessary details as to the time and manner of the Envoy's visit. It is asked that your Highness may be pleased to issue commands to your Sirdars, ...
— Forty-one years in India - From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief • Frederick Sleigh Roberts



Words linked to "Hussein" :   male monarch, Rex, Saddam, king, leader



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