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Emeer

Emeer \E*meer"\, n. Same as Emir.

Emeer

Emir \E"mir\, Emeer \E*meer"\, n. [Ar. em[=i]r, am[=i]r, commander: cf. F. ['e]mir. 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.

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emeer

n. (alternative spelling of emir English)

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emeer

n. an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia) [syn: emir, amir, ameer]