MAMELUKE


Meaning of MAMELUKE in English

[ 'maməlu:k ]

■ noun a member of a regime descended from slaves, that formerly ruled parts of the Middle East.

Origin

from Fr. mameluk , from Arab. mamlūk (passive participle used as a noun meaning 'slave'), from malaka 'possess'.

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