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shah
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ʃa/xá
Definitions
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Alternative designation for the king piece in chess, used mainly in historical or literary contexts.
Usage examples
“In some old texts, the king piece is called the shah.”
“The shah is in checkmate.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
king (in chess)check the shahcapture the shah
2
A title for the monarch of Persia/Iran.
Usage examples
“The last Shah of Iran went into exile.”
“The Shah's rule was marked by modernization and repression.”
Common combinations
Shah of PersiaShah Reza Pahlavishah's empire