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Bible Encyclopedias
Emir

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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A title bestowed on the descendants of Mahomet's daughter Fatima, the word denoting a "prince" or "ruler"; has lost this its primary meaning; the emirs, of whom there are large numbers in Turkey, enjoying no privileges save the sole right to wear a green turban, the supposed favourite colour of Mahomet, though they hold a high social position; the title is also given to chieftains of N. Africa.

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Emir'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​e/emir.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
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