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noun
Muhammad, believed by medieval Europeans to be a demon or god that Muslims worshipped.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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noun
The Devil.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Ireland, Scotland, archaic
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noun
A generic pagan god or idol believed by medieval Europeans to be worshipped by various villains such as Herod I.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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noun
the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Mohammed, Mohammad, Muhammad, Mahomet
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: prophet
History
From Middle English Mahown, from Anglo-Norman Mahun, Old French Mahum, Mahom, shortened from Mahomed (“Muhammad”) (see Muhammad for more). Compare mammet.
