khan Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
  2. noun an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans
    caravan inn; caravanserai; caravansary.

WordNet

Khan noun
Etymology
Pers. & Tart. khan.
Definitions
  1. A king; a prince; a chief; a governor; -- so called among the Tartars, Turks, and Persians, and in countries now or formerly governed by them.
Khan noun
Etymology
Per. khan, khanah, house, tent, inn.
Definitions
  1. An Eastern inn or caravansary. Written also kawn.

Webster 1913