Definition of "negus" in English

noun

1. A drink made of wine, often port, mixed with hot water, oranges or lemons, spices and sugar.

noun

1. (historical) A ruler of Abyssinia (Ethiopia), or of a province of Ethiopia; specifically, the king of Ethiopia before 1974.

   • Sir, the Negus of Ethiopia is here in person; and this is the day of our death, doe what you can to saue your selfe, for my part I meane here to die