kan — meaning in English

English meaning

• khan noun A historical title for a ruler or nobleman among Turkic and Mongol peoples, most famously Genghis Khan.
• may verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.

Senses

kan is used for these senses in English:

• khan (historical) A ruler over various Turkic and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages.
• may (modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.]
• may (modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly. [from 13th c.]

khan — full definition

1. noun A historical title for a ruler or nobleman among Turkic and Mongol peoples, most famously Genghis Khan.
2. noun A title of respect used for men of rank in parts of Central and South Asia, now also a common surname.

may — full definition

1. verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
2. verb Used to politely ask for or give permission.
3. verb Used to express a wish or hope.
4. name The fifth month of the year, between April and June.

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