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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