First Known Use: 15th century
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1khan
noun \ˈkän also ˈkan\
Definition of KHAN
1
: a medieval sovereign of China and ruler over the Turkish, Tatar, and Mongol tribes
2
: a local chieftain or man of rank in some countries of central Asia
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Origin of KHAN
Middle English caan, from Middle French kan, kaan, of Turkic origin; akin to Turkish han prince
2khan
noun
Definition of KHAN
: a caravansary or rest house in some Asian countries
Origin of KHAN
Arabic khān
First Known Use: 1614
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