khan (n.)

title of sovereign princes in Tatar counties, c. 1400, from Turkic, literally "lord, prince," contraction of khaqan "ruler, sovereign." The word has been known in the languages of Europe since 13c.; compare Medieval Latin chanis, Medieval Greek kanes, Old French chan, Russian khanu. In time it degenerated and became a title of respect. The female form is khanum (1824), from Turkish khanim.

also from c. 1400

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cham (n.)

old alternative form of khan (q.v.), 1550s, from French cham, Medieval Latin cham, alternative forms of chan, can. (For the "companion" word, see chum (n.1).) "Formerly commonly applied to the rulers of the Tatars and Mongols; and to the emperor of China" [OED]. Used figuratively of any great leader in any activity or art.

khanate (n.)

"the dominion of a khan," 1799, from khan + -ate (1).

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clean

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