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khan
1[ kahn, kan ]
noun
- (in the Altaic group of languages) a title held by hereditary rulers or tribal chiefs.
- the supreme ruler of the Tatar tribes, as well as emperor of China, during the Middle Ages: a descendant of Genghis Khan.
- a title of respect used in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and other countries of Asia.
khan
2[ kahn, kan ]
noun
- an inn or caravansary.
Khan
1/ ɑː /
noun
- KhanImran See Imran Khan
khan
2/ ɑː /
noun
- (formerly) a title borne by medieval Chinese emperors and Mongol and Turkic rulers: usually added to a name
Kublai Khan
- such a ruler
- a title of respect borne by important personages in Afghanistan and central Asia
khan
3/ ɑː /
noun
- an inn in Turkey, certain Arab countries, etc; caravanserai
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Word History and Origins
Origin of khan1
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English Ca(a)n, Chan, ultimately from Turkic , apparently contraction of 岵, equivalent to Turkish 첹ğ “rܱ”
Origin of khan2
1350–1400; < Arabic < Persian; replacing Middle English alchan < Arabic ( al the + )
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Word History and Origins
Origin of khan1
C14: from Old French caan, from Medieval Latin caanus, from Turkish , contraction of ruler
Origin of khan2
C14: via Arabic from Persian
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He claimed he was once a wealthy son of a khan who purchased dreams.
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The khan returns in the final moment to save his daughter from her uncles.
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London Mayor Sadiq khan said he was “heartbroken” by the news.
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In the statue, the first large-scale rendition in the U.S. of the sacred figure, Mary is depicted standing on a cloud, wearing a traditional Vietnamese ao dai dress and khan dong hat.
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Costumes that reflected cultural diversity/inclusion — patrons kitted out as Nubian kings or queens, Mongol khans or princesses.
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