potentate

• He could live like a potentate -- with his own harem -- on the proceeds of this day's robbery, not to mention any future conquests. —  F ;SF; - vol 104 issue 04 - April 2003
• "Some old scout The good-natured Irishman finally gained the confidence of the ruffled potentate, and when Piang explained that he and the soldier were old friends, Kali solemnly acknowledged the union with a stiff handshake Ver' good," said the savage with a grin. —  The Adventures of Piang the Moro Jungle Boy A Book for Young and Old
• Over the fireplace was a lithograph of Queen Victoria giving the Bible as the source of England's greatness to an Indian potentate, and beneath it, sitting very still in a large armchair, was Jane Evans staring into the fire. —  Women of the Country
• The nation followed the course of this tragedy with a feverish interest never before excited by the lot of any foreign potentate, and deeply sympathised with, the distress of the Queen and of the bereaved empress Illustration: Duke of Clarence. —  Great Britain and Her Queen
• He was also waiting for some sign of recognition from the financial potentate, the democracy of the woods being in his blood Randall waited an instant and seeing Thayor's lack of recognition blurted out in his hearty way Why, it's Holcomb, Sam; Billy Holcomb of Moose River Thayor turned and formally extended his hand Oh, I beg your pardon! —  The Lady of Big Shanty

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