Aladdin

Definitions

1. An Arabic tale about a young man named Aladdin who is recruited by a sorcerer to get a magic lamp from a cave; often adapted into comic pantomime in Britain.
2. The young man who is the protagonist and title character of the story.

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Examples

“Aladdin, of the former dynasty [Khilji], subdued nearly all the Deccan, about 1312; [...]”

“Orkhan, valuing his brother's knowledge, appointed him Grand Vizier. Aladdin was not an expert in warlike affairs, and turned his attention to the internal improvement of the dominion [...]”

““Nay, never mind⟳ that,” said Aladdin, “tell⟳ thy story, friend, as best thou mayst.””

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