2. Being, metaphorically, above others, whether by birth, high station, merit, or virtue; high in public estimation; distinguished; conspicuous; as, an eminent station; an eminent historian, statements, statesman, or saint. Right of eminent domain. (Law) See under Domain.
Syn.
— Lofty; elevated; exalted; conspicuous; prominent; remarkable;
distinguished; illustrious; famous; celebrated; renowned; well-known.
See Distinguished.
EMINENTLY
Em"i*nent*ly, adv.
Defn: In an eminent manner; in a high degree; conspicuously; as, to be eminently learned.
EMIR; EMEER
E"mir, E*meer", n. Etym: [Ar. emir, amir, commander: cf. F. émir. Cf.
Admiral, Ameer.]
Defn: An Arabian military commander, independent chieftain, or ruler of a province; also, an honorary title given to the descendants of Mohammed, in the line of his daughter Fatima; among the Turks, likewise, a title of dignity, given to certain high officials.
EMIRSHIP; EMEERSHIP
E`mir*ship, E*meer"ship, n.
Defn: The rank or office of an Emir.
EMISSARY Em"is*sa*ry, n.; pl. Emissaries. Etym: [L. emissarius, fr. emittere, emissum, to send out: cf. F. émissaire. See Emit.]
Defn: An agent employed to advance, in a covert manner, the interests of his employers; one sent out by any power that is at war with another, to create dissatisfaction among the people of the latter. Buzzing emissaries fill the ears Of listening crowds with jealousies and fears. Dryden.