Othello Definition & Meaning

othello
noun
  1. the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who would not trust his wife

"Othello" in song lyrics

See how othello is used in real songs:

  • "But like Othello"
    Kool Moe Dee — I'm Blowin' Up
  • "Seein how I'm a young Othello"
    Mic Geronimo f/ DMX, Fatal, Cormega, Ja — The Usual Suspects *
  • "The ghetto full of betrayal like Iago and Othello"
    Reflection Eternal f/ J. Cole, Jay Electronica, Mos Def — Just Begun

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