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Definitions for othello
oʊˈθɛl oʊ, əˈθɛl oʊoth·el·lo

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  1. Othellonoun

    the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who would not trust his wife

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  1. Othello

    Othello (The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice) is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603. It is based on the story Un Capitano Moro ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565. The story revolves around its two central characters: Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army and his treacherous ensign, Iago. Given its varied and enduring themes of racism, love, jealousy, betrayal, revenge and repentance, Othello is still often performed in professional and community theatre alike, and has been the source for numerous operatic, film, and literary adaptations.

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  1. othello

    Othello is a tragedy play written by English playwright William Shakespeare around 1603. It tells the story of Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, his wife Desdemona, and his ensign, Iago. The plot involves themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, and racism. The term "Othello" can also refer to the main character of the play. Furthermore, Othello is a classic board game, also known as Reversi, involving strategy and played with black and white discs on an 8x8 board.

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  1. Othello

    The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603, and based on the Italian short story Un Capitano Moro by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565. The work revolves around four central characters: Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army; his wife, Desdemona; his lieutenant, Cassio; and his trusted ensign, Iago. Because of its varied and current themes of racism, love, jealousy, and betrayal, Othello is still often performed in professional and community theatres alike and has been the basis for numerous operatic, film, and literary adaptations.

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  1. Othello

    Of Venice. Born in Morocco. Went to Venice and fell in love with one Desdemona, an Italian girl. They were married. Mrs. Othello lost one of her favorite handkerchiefs and was killed by her enraged husband. Shakespeare, of England, a writer, heard of the incident and made some money out of it.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of othello in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of othello in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of othello in a Sentence

  1. Abdul Qadir Farookh:

    When I was very young, I studied Shakespeare in Afghan theater, he has a huge heritage and I am proud to say that I have played Shakespeare's Othello.

  2. William Shakespeare:

    O, now, for ever Farewell the tranquil mind farewell content Farewell the plumed troop and the big wars That make ambition virtue O, farewell Farewell the neighing steed and the shrill trump, The spirit-stirring drum, the ear-piercing fife, The royal banner, and all quality, Pride, pomp, and circumstance of glorious war And, O you mortal engines, whose rude throats The immortal Jove's dread clamours counterfeit, Farewell Othello's occupation's gone

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