Emir

Emir was a title bestowed on the descendants of Mahomet's daughter Fatima, the word denoting a "prince" or "ruler". The term has now lost 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 North Africa.

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Emission, Emissions Trading, Emmanuel, Emmanuel Cosquin, Emmanuel Swedenborg, Emmenagogues