han — meaning in English

English meaning

• inn noun A small hotel or pub, especially one in the countryside, offering food, drink, and lodging.
• khan noun A historical title for a ruler or nobleman among Turkic and Mongol peoples, most famously Genghis Khan.

Senses

han is used for these senses in English:

• inn Any establishment where travellers can procure lodging, food, and drink.
• khan (historical) A ruler over various Turkic and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages.

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.

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