{ , n. [ Ar. emīr, amīr, commander: cf. F. émir. Cf. Admiral, Ameer. ] An Arabian military commander, independent chieftain, or ruler of a province; also, an honorary title given to the descendants of Mohammed, in the line of his daughter Fatima; among the Turks, likewise, a title of dignity, given to certain high officials.

n. Same as Emir. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ }, n. The rank or office of an Emir. [ 1913 Webster ]