English Dictionary: Schah | by the DICT Development Group |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Schah \Schah\, n. See {Shah}. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Shah \Shah\ (sh[aum]), n. [Per. sh[be]h a king, sovereign, prince. Cf. {Checkmate}, {Chess}, {Pasha}.] The title of the supreme ruler in certain Eastern countries, especially Persia. [Written also {schah}.] {Shah Nameh}. [Per., Book of Kings.] A celebrated historical poem written by Firdousi, being the most ancient in the modern Persian language. --Brande & C. |