khan
1. khan \'ka:n, 'kan\ \-.a-t\ n [ME caan, fr. MF, of Turkic origin; akin to Turk han prince] 1: a medieval sovereign of China and ruler over the Turkish, Tatar, and Mon gol tribes 2: a local chieftain or man of rank in some countries of central Asia - khan.ate n 2. khan n [Ar kha-n] : a caravansary or rest house in some Asian countries