Khan (?), n. [Pers. & Tart. khan.] [Also kan, kaun.]

A king; a prince; a chief; a governor; -- so called among the Tartars, Turks, and Persians, and in countries now or formerly governed by them.

 

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Khan, n. [Per. khan, khanah, house, tent, inn.]

An Eastern inn or caravansary.

[Written also kawn.]

 

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