Shah \Shah\ (sh[aum]), n. [Per. sh[=a]h a king, sovereign,
prince. Cf. {Checkmate}, {Chess}, {Pasha}.]
A former title of the supreme ruler in certain Eastern
countries, especially Persia and Iran. [Written also
{schah}.]
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{Shah Nameh}. [Per., Book of Kings.] A celebrated historical
poem written by Firdousi, being the most ancient in the
modern Persian language. --Brande & C.
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