'Khan' definitions:

Definition of 'khan'

noun

A title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries

noun

An inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans [syn: caravansary, caravanserai, khan, caravan inn]

From: GCIDE

Khan \Khan\, n. [Pers. & Tart. kh[=a]n.] [Also kan, kaun.] A king; a prince; a chief; a governor; -- so called among the Tartars, Turks, and Persians, and in countries now or formerly governed by them. [1913 Webster]

From: GCIDE

Khan \Khan\, n. [Per. kh[=a]n, kh[=a]nah, house, tent, inn.] An Eastern inn or caravansary. [Written also kawn.] [1913 Webster]

From: GCIDE

Cham \Cham\ (k[a^]m), n. [See Khan.] The sovereign prince of Tartary; -- now usually written khan. --Shak. [1913 Webster]