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Esther 1:19 (NET)

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19 If the king is so inclined, let a royal edict go forth from him, and let it be written in the laws of Persia and Media that cannot be repealed, that Vashti may not come into the presence of King Ahasuerus, and let the king convey her royalty to another who is more deserving than she.

Definition(s):
Media (Meed-i-a): measure; habit; covering
Persia (Per-zha): that cuts or divides; a nail; a gryphon; a horsema
Vashti (Vash-tee): that drinks; thread