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1. (n.) emir
a prince, commander, or head of state in some Islamic countries.
2. emir
a title of honor of the descendants of Muhammad.
3. emir
(cap.) the former title of the ruler of Afghanistan.
4. emir
a title of certain Turkish officials.
Etymology: (1615–25; < Ar amīr commander)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) emir, amir, emeer, ameer
an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Emir
alt. of Emeer
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. Emir
a title bestowed on the descendants of Mahomet's daughter Fatima, the word denoting a "prince" or "ruler"; has lost this its primary meaning; the emirs, of whom there are large numbers in Turkey, enjoying no privileges save the sole right to wear a green turban, the supposed favourite colour of Mahomet, though they hold a high social position; the title is also given to chieftains of N. Africa.
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