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Empire in Northern India between 1538/1540 and 1556
The Sur Empire was an empire ruled by the Afghan-origin Sur dynasty in northern India for nearly 16 or 18 years, between 1538/1540 and 1556, with Sasaram
Sur_Empire
Collection of notable Pashtun figures
Sultan of the Sur Empire Reign 17 May 1540 – 22 May 1545 Adil Shah Suri – Last ruler of the Sur Dynasty Islam Shah Suri – Sultan of the Sur Empire Reign 27
List_of_Pashtuns
Historical Pashtun tribe in Afghanistan and Pakistan
founder of the Sur Empire in India, Sher Shah Sur, belonged to the Sur tribe. They ruled the Sur Empire from 1540 until they were removed from power in
Sur_(tribe)
1526–1857 empire in South Asia
The Mughal Empire was an early modern empire in South Asia. At its peak, the empire stretched from the outer fringes of the Indus River Basin in the west
Mughal_Empire
Sultan of Hindustan from 1540 to 1545
(1530–1540) and Bengal (1538–1540). He established the Sur Empire after defeating the Mughal Empire and declaring Delhi his seat of power. The influence
Sher_Shah_Suri
1526–1752 wars between the Mughal Empire and Afghans
and Surid conflicts. The Sur Empire was a short-lived Afghan Empire that ruled over India from 1540 to 1556. The Sur Empire was founded by Sher Shah Suri
Mughal–Afghan_Wars
Ruling dynasty of Magadha (c. 345–322 BCE)
The Nanda Empire was a vast empire that governed in Magadha and Gangetic plains with an enormous geographical reach in 4th-century BCE northeastern India
Nanda_Empire
doi:10.2307/1170959. Khan, Iqtidar Alam (1983). "AHMADNAGAR AND THE SUR EMPIRE, 1537 to 1553- A STUDY OF CONTEMPORARY DOCUMENTS". Proceedings of the
List_of_empires
Rao of Marwar from 1532 to 1562
Pradesh, Gujarat and Sindh. He refused to ally with either the Sur Empire or the Mughal Empire. Maldeo's credential as a ruler were praised by several Persian
Maldeo_Rathore
Denomination of the Indian rupee
and are currently in circulation. Sher Shah Suri, the founder of the Sur Empire ruled North India from 1540 to 1545 AD. During his reign, Suri issued
Indian_1-rupee_coin
Topics referred to by the same term
up sur or sûr in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Sur, SUR or El Sur may refer to: Sur (film), a 1988 Argentine film directed by Fernando Solanas Sur, a
Sur
Turco-Mongol dynasty (1370–1857)
dynasty, self-designated as Gurkani, was the ruling dynasty of the Timurid Empire (1370–1507). It was a Sunni Muslim dynasty from the Barlās clan of Turco-Mongol
Timurid_dynasty
Early Indian medieval empire
The Pāla Empire was an empire ruled by the Pala (lit. 'protector' in Prakrit and Sanskrit) dynasty, an early medieval Indian dynasty. The empire was founded
Pala_Empire
Indian empire (185–73 BCE)
The Shunga Empire (IAST: Śuṅga) was a ruling entity centred around Magadha and controlled most of the northern Indian subcontinent from around 187 to 75
Shunga_Empire
Medieval Indian empire (1434–1541)
The Gajapati Empire was a medieval powerful Hindu monarchy in the Indian subcontinent, originally from the region of Odisha that reigned from c.1434 to
Gajapati_Empire
District in Punjab, India
and conquered Punjab, including Amritsar, which remained part of the Sur Empire until 1554. The control of Amritsar was fully taken by Maharaja Ranjit
Amritsar_district
Indian dynasty (2nd century BCE – 3rd century CE)
eastern Deccan (the Andhra region), although they first established their empire in western Deccan after having served as Mauryan subordinates. Himanshu
Satavahana_dynasty
1858–1947 Crown rule in India
called the princely states. The region was sometimes called the Indian Empire, though not officially. As India, it was a founding member of the League
British_Raj
1352–1576 kingdom in Bengal
thriving trading nation. Its decline began with an interregnum by the Sur Empire, followed by Mughal conquest and disintegration into petty kingdoms. The
Bengal_Sultanate
Sultan of the Suri Empire (1542 – 1554)
ruled as Muhammad Shah Adil Suri. History of Bengal History of India Sur Empire Smith, Vincent Arthur (1917). Akbar the Great Mogul, 1542–1605. Oxford
Firuz_Shah_Suri
1556 battle during the Mughal conquest of the Sur Empire
founder of the Mughal Empire, had lost his inheritance when he was chased out of India by Sher Shah Suri, who established the Sur Empire in 1540. Delhi and
Second_Battle_of_Panipat
Medieval Indian empire (848–1279)
The Chola Empire (Tamil: [t͡ʃoːɻɐɾ, soːɻɐɾ]), which is often referred to as the Imperial Cholas, was a medieval thalassocratic empire based in southern
Chola_Empire
Sultan of the Suri Empire from 1554 to 1555
of the Sur Empire from December 1554 until his defeat in January 1555. He was the last Suri ruler of the united empire, after which the empire fell into
Muhammad_Adil_Shah_Suri
with the Northern Black Polished Ware culture, minted before the Maurya Empire (322–185 BCE), with radio carbon dating indicating post 5th century BCE
Coinage_of_India
1555 battle between the Mughal and Sur empires
The Battle of Sirhind was fought between the Mughal Empire and the Sur Empire in 1555. Humayun had been in exile for 15 years after being forced to flee
Battle_of_Sirhind_(1555)
Sultan of the Suri Empire in 1555
end of the Sur Empire's 15-year rule over the throne of Hindustan, although the Suris continued to rule the eastern portions of the empire for another
Sikandar_Shah_Suri
Sher Shah Suri's war with Sultanate of Bengal in 1534 AD
also allowed to build factories in Chittagong and Satgaon (Hooghli). Sur Empire Sur (Pashtun tribe) Delhi Sultanate Ghiyasuddin Mahmud Shah Gajpati Ujjainia
Battle_of_Surajgarh
Ancient kingdom in north-western South Asia
Persian Achaemenid Empire, Cyrus, soon after his conquests of Media, Lydia, and Babylonia, marched into Gandhara and annexed it into his empire. Sindhu-Sauvīra
Gandhāra_(kingdom)
1557 siege during the Mughal reconquest
siege of Mankot (1557) was a major confrontation between the Sur Empire and the Mughal Empire led by a young Akbar. It was one of the last events of the
Siege_of_Mankot_(1557)
One hundred years, from 1501 to 1600
Vijayanagara Empire, new powers emerged, the Sur Empire founded by Sher Shah Suri, Deccan sultanates, Rajput states, and the Mughal Empire by Emperor Babur
16th_century
Indian General, Wazir and King (1501–1556)
emperor who previously served as a general and Wazir of Adil Shah Suri of Sur Empire during a period in Indian history when Mughals and Afghans were vying
Hemu
Country in South Asia
saw Sultanate and Mughal rule. As the largest subdivision of the Mughal Empire, the region of Bengal emerged one of the most prosperous and commercially
Bangladesh
Sindhi and Punjabi clan
rebellion against the Sur Empire establishing his independent rule over the Multan region. However, he was defeated by the Sur general, Haibat Khan. During
Langah_(clan)
Ancient Tamil dynasty of South India
Pandyas allied themselves with the Sinhalese and the Cheras against the Chola Empire until it found an opportunity to revive its frontiers during the late 13th
Pandya_dynasty
Ancient university in Taxila
The city surrendered to Alexander in 326 BCE, was annexed by the Maurya Empire around 317 BCE, became part of the Indo-Greek Kingdom, around 200 BCE, annexed
University_of_ancient_Taxila
Mausoleum in Delhi, India
complex of Isa Khan Niazi, an Afghan noble in Sher Shah Suri's court of the Sur Empire, who fought against the Mughals, and was constructed in 1547 CE. The complex
Humayun's_tomb
pp. 72–74, 82–122. Siddiqi, Iqtidar Husain (1971). History of Sher Shah Sur. P. C. Dwadas Shreni. pp. 7–9. McLeod, W. H. (1968). Gurū Nānak and the Sikh
List_of_rulers_of_Lahore
Historic fort in Delhi, India
fort in the place of that of ancient Indraprastha. The founder of the Sur Empire, Sher Shah Suri, defeated Humayun and made changes to the fort, strengthening
Purana_Qila
International road in South Asia
to have controlled the Uttarapatha. Sher Shah Suri, the ruler of the Sur Empire, repaired the Chandragupta's Royal Road in the 16th century. The old route
Grand_Trunk_Road
The Mughal Empire was founded in 1526 by Babur. He defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat, marking the beginning of Mughal dominance. Babur
List of battles involving the Mughal Empire
List_of_battles_involving_the_Mughal_Empire
History of Indian state of Bihar
in turn were replaced by the Sur Empire. After the fall of the Suri dynasty in 1556, Bihar came under the Mughal Empire and later was the staging post
History_of_Bihar
Historical settlement in South Asia
became known as Sher Shah Suri after he conquered the Mughal Empire and established the Sur Empire from Bihar. After the collapse of the Surids ensuing the
Pathans_of_Bihar
Sultan of the Suri Empire from 1545 to 1554
from 27 May 1545 until his death in 1554. He was the second ruler of the Sur Empire which ruled parts of India in the mid-16th century. He was the second
Islam_Shah_Suri
Historical country in India
Avanti was a part of the Magadha empire during the rule of the Shaishunaga and the Nanda dynasties. During the Nanda Empire rule, Avanti became the Avantirāṭṭha
Avanti_(region)
Ancient Hindu kingdom of India
absorbed into the Mauryan Empire (322–185 BCE), Panchala regained its independence until it was annexed by the Gupta Empire in the 4th century CE. The
Panchala
Kingdoms in the Indian subcontinent (c. 600 BCE–c. 345 BCE)
by king Shishunaga of Magadha. Avanti later became part of the Magadhan empire. The Chedis, Chetis or Chetyas had two distinct settlements of which one
Mahajanapadas
Republican confederacy in ancient India
destroy the Vajjika League in retaliation, but also because, as an ambitious empire-builder whose mother Vāsavī was Licchavika princess of Vaidehī descent,
Malla_(tribe)
Chandragupta Maurya overthrew the Nanda Empire and established the first great empire in ancient India, the Maurya Empire. India's Mauryan king Ashoka is widely
History_of_India
Tomb in Sasaram, Bihar, India
the Indian state of Bihar. Sher Shah Suri, who was the founder of the Sur Empire, commissioned the tomb for himself. It was completed on 16 August 1545
Tomb_of_Sher_Shah_Suri
Historical Mughal fort in Delhi, India
architectural styles. During the invasion by Nadir Shah of the Afsharid Empire in 1739, the fort was plundered and stripped of its artwork and jewels.
Red_Fort
Indian dynasty (c. 1187–1317)
inscriptions of this dynasty, as well as those of contemporary kingdoms and empires, the Hoysalas, the Kakatiyas and the Western Chalukyas call them Seunas
Seuna_(Yadava)_dynasty
Chieftaincy in the Mughal Empire (600–1791)
Kumaon did not establish any close diplomatic ties with the short-lived Sur empire. In 1541, Khavas Khan, a famed general of Sher Shah Suri, who had chased
Kumaon_chieftaincy
Classical period Indian subcontinent kingdom
the existence of Gauda kingdom in Bengal before it was replaced by Gupta Empire in the 4th century. King Loka who was born in Vardhamāna (Bardhamān) is
Kingdom_of_Gauda
Historical fort in Dina, Pakistan
Talaqi gate, is Gurdwara Chowa Sahib. Sher Shah Suri, the founder of the Sur Empire, commissioned the Rohtas Fort on the advice of his finance minister Todar
Rohtas_Fort
Empire (1336–1646), Gajapati Empire (1434–1541) and Kingdom of Mewar (1325–1448) Modern Age in India (1526 – present) Mughal Empire (1526–1857) Sur Empire
List_of_time_periods
Founder of the Maurya Empire (340–295 BCE)
320 BCE – c. 298 BCE) was the founder and the first emperor of the Maurya Empire, based in Magadha (present-day Bihar) in the Indian subcontinent. His rise
Chandragupta_Maurya
Building in Sasaram
Suri, was a jagirdar and the father of Sher Shah Suri founder of the Sur Empire. Hasan died around 1526, and his original tomb was probably a simple building
Tomb_of_Hasan_Khan_Suri
Suri siege in 1542–1543
The siege of Raisen was a six-month siege led by Sher Shah Suri of the Sur Empire in 1543 against the Rajput leader, Raja Puran Mal of Chanderi. At the
Siege_of_Raisen
Raja of Amber from 1537 to 1548
among his relatives during his short reign as well as incursions by the Sur Empire. He was assassinated and supplanted by his brother after ten years of
Ratan_Singh_of_Amber
Turkish Empire (c. 1299–1922)
The Ottoman Empire, historically also known as the Turkish Empire or Turkey, was a state that spanned much of Southeastern Europe, West Asia, and North
Ottoman_Empire
Medieval of Indian royal dynasty (493–1947)
medieval period, Telugu served as an official language of the court. As the empire expanded northward, Odia gained official status in the later medieval period
Eastern_Ganga_dynasty
Rulers of Tamil Nadu (1529–1736)
KHANATE TSANGPA CHAM- PA MING DYNASTY MUGHAL EMPIRE VIJAYA NAGARA MADURAI SAFAVID EMPIRE OTTOMAN EMPIRE KHIVA KHANATE BUKHARA KHANATE KAZAKH KHANATE TSARDOM
Madurai_Nayak_dynasty
Finance minister to Mughal emperor Akbar (1503–1589)
(Dēwān-i-Aśraf) of the Mughal Empire during the reign of Akbar I. He was also the Wakīl as-Salt̤anat (Counsellor of the Empire) and Joint Wazir. He was one
Todar_Mal
Sultan of Bengal from 1553 to 1555
initially appointed as a governor of Bengal by Emperor Islam Shah Suri of the Sur Empire in 1545,[self-published source?] but after his death, he declared independence
Muhammad_Khan_Sur
Afghan noble of the Sur Empire
of Sher Shah Suri and his son Islam Shah Suri, of the Sur Empire, who fought the Mughal Empire. Isa Khan Niazi was born in 1453 in present day Isakhel
Isa_Khan_Niazi
Sultan of the Suri Empire in 1555
he died on arrival in 1567-68. Majumdar, R. C. (ed.) (2007). The Mughul Empire. Mumbai: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, ISBN 81-7276-407-1 {{isbn}}: ignored ISBN
Ibrahim_Shah_Suri
Mughal-Suri battle
his campaign into Sur lands, and the subsequent victory at the Battle of Sirhind allowed Humayun to reestablish the Mughal Empire. Begum, Gulbadan (1902)
Battle_of_Machhiwara
Overviews of and topical guides to the history of South Asia
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Outline of South Asian history
Outline_of_South_Asian_history
One of the Mahajanapadas
5th century BCE. After the collapse of the Maurya Empire and before the expansion of the Kushan Empire, Kosala was ruled by the Deva dynasty, the Datta
Kosala
1544 battle in North India
1544. It was fought near the villages of Giri and Sumel, between the Sur Empire under Sher Shah Suri and the Rathore army led by the commanders Jaita
Battle_of_Sammel
Indian gold coin
and 8 anna). The mohur coin was first introduced by Sher Shah Suri of Sur Empire during his rule in India between 1540 and 1545 and was then a gold coin
Mohur
History of Bengal's Greater Noakhali region
Bishwambhar Sur, went on a pilgrimage to the Chandranath Temple atop the Chandranath Hill of Sitakunda. Returning from Sitakunda, Sur passed through
History_of_Noakhali
Fort in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, India
the Battle of Tughlaqabad in 1556 and declared independence from the Sur Empire and crowned himself as king. Adil Shah remained in this fort, who lost
Chunar_Fort
Indo-Aryan ethnolinguistic group
Vikramashila monastery in Bihar. The Pala Empire enjoyed relations with the Srivijaya Empire, the Tibetan Empire, and the Arab Abbasid Caliphate. Islam first
Bengalis
produced roughly a quarter of world manufacturing output. While the Mughal Empire is conventionally said to have been founded in 1526 by Babur, the Mughal
Economy_of_the_Mughal_Empire
State in Eastern India
Udayana and Gaṅgeśa. Sasaram was also the first capital city of the Sur Empire founded by the ruler of Bihar, Sultan Sher Shah Suri who was Pashtun.
Bihar
subcontinent. The area's early history featured a succession of Indian empires, internal squabbling, and a tussle between Hinduism and Buddhism for dominance
History_of_Bengal
Ancient Iranian empire, 550–330 BC
Achaemenid Empire (/əˈkiː.mə.nɪd/, ə-KEE-mə-nid; Old Persian: 𐎧𐏁𐏂, Xšāça, lit. 'The Empire' or 'The Kingdom') was an ancient Iranian empire founded by
Achaemenid_Empire
Major port in Bangladesh
Portuguese were expelled, Chittagong came under the rule of the Mughal Empire and was named Islamabad. It became an important shipbuilding center, catering
Port_of_Chittagong
Marble mausoleum in Agra, India
histoire et description comprenant en appendice le texte d'un ms. persan sur le Tadj provenant de la Bibliothèque nationale à Paris: thèse pour le doctorat
Taj_Mahal
Empire List of rulers of the Sur Empire Lists of Gajapatis List of rulers of Khurda List of Chogyals of Sikkim List of emperors of the Maratha Empire
List_of_Indian_monarchs
Religions that originated on the Indian subcontinent
1200 CE) Pre-Classical period (c. 200 BCE – 320 CE) "Golden Age" (Gupta Empire) (c. 320–650 CE) Late-Classical period (c. 650–1200 CE) Medieval period
Indian_religions
27 BC–476/1453 AD state and civilization
The Roman Empire was a state that dominated the Mediterranean and much of Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa during the classical period. The Roman
Roman_Empire
Ancient Indian dynasty
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Mahameghavahana_dynasty
Region and Mahajanapada in ancient eastern India
Buddhism and formed the core of the Haryankan Empire, Nanda Empire, Mauryan Empire, Shunga Empire and Gupta Empire. The territory of the Magadha kingdom proper
Magadha
France under Napoleon Bonaparte from 1804 to 1815
The French Empire (French: Empire français; Latin: Imperium Francicum), known retroactively as the First French Empire, and colloquially as Napoleonic
First_French_Empire
by Bahlul Khan Lodi, a Lodi Pashtun Sur Empire (1538/1540—1556), founded by Sher Shah Suri, a Sur Pashtun. The Surs briefly ousted the Mughals from North
List of Pashtun empires and dynasties
List_of_Pashtun_empires_and_dynasties
Medieval Indian monuments
were introduced by the 16th-century Pashtun ruler Sher Shah Suri of the Sur Empire. Kos Minars were erected to serve as markers of distance along royal routes
Kos_Minar
Samatata and Harikela. In the 4th century BCE, during the reign of the Nanda Empire, the powerful rulers of Gangaridai sent their forces consisting of war elephants
List_of_rulers_of_Bengal
Chieftaincy within the Mughal Empire (1572–1813)
that due to the power amassed by Maharata Chero, Sher Shah Suri of the Sur Empire sent his commander, Khawas Khan, to subdue them. However, before he could
Chero_chieftaincy
1560–1570 Mughal military campaign
claim to the province. Baz Bahadur had been the governor of Malwa in the Sur Empire but broke away after the death of Sher Shah. In early 1561, Emperor Akbar
Mughal_conquest_of_Malwa
State of the Portuguese Empire (1505–1961)
Portuguese State of India or Portuguese India, was a state of the Portuguese Empire founded seven years after the discovery of the sea route to the Indian subcontinent
Portuguese_India
Maitraka Empire (475–767) Kabul Shahi Empire (c. 500 – 1026) Harsha Empire (606–647) Chalukya Empire (543–753, 942–1244) Western Chalukya Empire (973–1189)
Archaeology_of_India
Building in India
Empire had been temporarily overthrown; in 1540 CE, Sher Shah Suri had defeated the Mughal emperor Humayun and established the rule of the Sur Empire
Salimgarh_Fort
Fort in Madhya Pradesh, India
Pratiharas, the Kachchhapaghatas, the Tomaras, the Pathans (Sultanate), the Surs, the Mughals, the English, the Jats, and the Scindias. The present-day fort
Gwalior_Fort
Period of Indian history
break-up of the Gupta Empire in the 6th century to the start of the early modern period in 1526 with the start of the Mughal Empire, although some historians
Medieval_India
Nomadic Iranian peoples of Saka and Scythian origin
and other local peoples. They were apparently subjugated by the Kushan Empire's Kujula Kadphises or Kanishka. The Saka continued to govern as satraps,
Indo-Scythian_Kingdom
of Babur's successor Humayun was characterized by conflicts with the Sur Empire under Sher Shah Suri. After securing his throne, Humayun neutralized the
Battles_of_the_Mughal_Empire
Kingdom in Western Myanmar (1429–1785)
1603. In 1666, it lost control of Chittagong after a war with the Mughal Empire. Its existence continued until 1785, when it was conquered by the Konbaung
Kingdom_of_Mrauk_U
1761 battle between the Durrani Empire and Marathas
took place on 14 January 1761 between the Maratha Empire and the invading army of the Durrani Empire. The battle took place in and around the city of Panipat
Third_Battle_of_Panipat
SUR EMPIRE
SUR EMPIRE
Girl/Female
Muslim
Brave, Wine
Girl/Female
Indian
Virgins of paradise
Female
English
Short form of English Susan, SUE means "lily."
Girl/Female
American, Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Iranian, Marathi, Muslim, Parsi, Sanskrit
Little Princess; Red Rose; Consort of the Sun; Another Name for Kunti
Biblical
that withdraws or departs; rebellion
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu
A Musical Note
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Arnljótr, ARNLJÓTUR means "eagle bright."
Male
French
French and Spanish form of Roman Latin Cæsar, CÉSAR means "severed."
Girl/Female
Muslim
Virgins of paradise
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Fluency as in Singing; Songs
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Þórlákr, ÞORLÃKUR means "Þórr's contender."
Girl/Female
Indian, Kannada, Korean, Telugu
The Sun; Obedient
Boy/Male
Biblical
Stone; rock; that besieges.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Parsi
Fair; Black-haired Women; Sun; Fortune
Girl/Female
Biblical Hindi Indian
That withdraws or departs, rebellion.
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Greek Petros, PÉTUR means "rock, stone."Â
Boy/Male
Sikh
Sun, Godly, Warrior, Brave, A musical note
Girl/Female
Australian, Danish, Swedish
Sun
Boy/Male
Sikh
Young lion
Boy/Male
Muslim
Light, Angel
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Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived on the edge of an escarpment, from Middle English evere ‘edge’, a word that is probably of Old English origin, though unattested.English : patronymic from the Middle English personal name Ever, from Old English Eofor ‘boar’.North German and Dutch : patronymic from Evert.
Girl/Female
African, Arabic, Chinese, Nigerian
Attainer; Achiever; Nailah Ali; Poet
Girl/Female
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu
Leafy
Girl/Female
French
Dear one;darling'.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Devoted
Boy/Male
Tamil
Thomogna | தோமோகநா
Lord Shiva
Girl/Female
Arabic, Iranian, Muslim, Parsi
Beloved
Girl/Female
Arabic, Iranian, Muslim, Parsi
Honourable; Nobler or Noblest; Kind
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
On the Way to Saibaba
Boy/Male
Indian
Everywhere
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superl.
Certain to find or retain; as, to be sure of game; to be sure of success; to be sure of life or health.
v. t.
To cause to become sour; to cause to turn from sweet to sour; as, exposure to the air sours many substances.
n.
A quantity of money or currency; any amount, indefinitely; as, a sum of money; a small sum, or a large sum.
v. t.
To expose to the sun's rays; to warm or dry in the sun; as, to sun cloth; to sun grain.
superl.
Cold and unproductive; as, sour land; a sour marsh.
adv.
In a sure manner; safely; certainly.
v. t.
To pronounce indistinctly; as, to slur syllables.
n.
A surd element of speech. See Surd, a., 4.
possessive pron.
Of or pertaining to us; belonging to us; as, our country; our rights; our troops; our endeavors. See I.
a.
Involving surds; not capable of being expressed in rational numbers; radical; irrational; as, a surd expression or quantity; a surd number.
n.
Any projecting appendage of a flower looking like a spur.
a.
Of or pertaining to furs; bearing or made of fur; as, a fur cap; the fur trade.
v. i.
To become sour; to turn from sweet to sour; as, milk soon sours in hot weather; a kind temper sometimes sours in adversity.
n.
A sour or acid substance; whatever produces a painful effect.
superl.
Disagreeable; unpleasant; hence; cross; crabbed; peevish; morose; as, a man of a sour temper; a sour reply.
n.
The direct light or warmth of the sun; sunshine.
n.
Any coating considered as resembling fur