Word Study
amir
CIDE DICTIONARY
amir, n. [See Emir.].
- an independent ruler or chieftan (especially in Africa or Arabia). Same as Emir. [1913 Webster]
- One of the Mohammedan nobility of Afghanistan and Scinde. [1913 Webster]
amir, n.
Same as Ameer. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
amir, n. (also ameer) the title of some Arab rulers.
Etymology
Arab. ' amir commander f. amara command: cf. EMIR
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