n. [ Per. shāh a king, sovereign, prince. Cf. Checkmate, Chess, Pasha. ] A former title of the supreme ruler in certain Eastern countries, especially Persia and Iran.
Shah Nameh. [ Per., Book of Kings. ]
‖n. [ Ar. shāhīn. ] (Zool.) A large and swift Asiatic falcon (Falco pregrinator) highly valued in falconry. [ 1913 Webster ]