"ensi" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ensis [plural]
Etymology: From Sumerian 𒉺𒋼𒋛 (ensi₂ /⁠ensik⁠/, “ruler”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sux|𒉺𒋼𒋛|t=ruler|tr=ensi₂|ts=ensik}} Sumerian 𒉺𒋼𒋛 (ensi₂ /⁠ensik⁠/, “ruler”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} ensi (plural ensis)
  1. (historical) a Sumerian title designating the ruler or prince of a city-state Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-ensi-en-noun-2SyJyEHH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 5 entries, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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