An English surname of unknown derivation.

Alternative form of negus (“Ethiopian ruler”)

A drink made of wine, often port, mixed with hot water, oranges or lemons, spices and sugar.

(historical) A ruler of Abyssinia (Ethiopia), or of a province of Ethiopia; specifically, the king of Ethiopia before 1974.

(of an obstacle, route etc) Able to be traversed; navigable. / (law, finance) Able to be transferred to another person, with or without endorsement, in exchange for money.

Something that is open to negotiation.

The fact of being of black African descent, especially a conscious pride in the values, cultural identity etc. of African heritage; blackness.

(law, banking, business) a legal document, as a cheque or bill of exchange, that is freely negotiable.

Tending to neglect; failing to take care of matters which require attention.

A persistent pessimistic or skeptical attitude. / A stubborn tendency to do the opposite of what one is asked.