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emperor

English form of imperator, the title given during the Roman Republic to victorious generals and later the official title of the Roman emperors.



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He had a different suit for each hour of the day; and as of any other king or emperor, one is accustomed to say, "he is sitting in council," it was always said of him, "The Emperor is sitting in his wardrobe.
Andersen's Fairy Tales by Andersen, Hans Christian View in context
Many years ago there lived an Emperor who was so fond of new clothes that he spent all his money on them in order to be beautifully dressed.
The Yellow Fairy Book by Lang, Andrew View in context
Nick Chopper, the Emperor of the Winkies, who was also known throughout the Land of Oz as the Tin Woodman, was certainly a remarkable person.
The Road to Oz by Baum, L. Frank View in context
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