vizier
UK /ˈvɪzɪə/ US /vɪˈzɪɹ/
noun 5
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3ADJ.
present
VERB + VIZIER
speaks
VIZIER + NOUN
ninshubur
Definitions
noun
1
A high-ranking official or minister in an Islamic government, especially in the Ottoman Empire.
2
The highest-ranking official or minister in ancient Egypt or Ebla; a chief administrator or a chancellor.
3
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.
4
A vicegerent, viceroy.
5
A fairy chess piece that can only be moved one space up, down, left or right.
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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.
Wiktionary02
He who is present, is the vizier.
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