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The title of the supreme ruler in certain Eastern countries, especially Persia.

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  1. n. The title of the supreme ruler in certain Eastern countries, especially Persia.
  2. n. title for the former hereditary monarch of Iran
  3. The title of the supreme ruler in certain Eastern countries, especially Persia. [Written also schah.] Shah Nameh. Etym: [Per., Book of Kings.] A celebrated historical poem written by Firdousi, being the most ancient in the modern Persian language. Brande & C.
  4. The title of the supreme ruler in certain Eastern countries,especially Persia. [Written also schah.] Shah Nameh. Etym: [Per.,Book of Kings.] A celebrated historical poem written by Firdousi,being the most ancient in the modern Persian language. Brande & C.
  5. n:100 n. title for the former hereditary monarch of Iran