shah, shaw

[Pers. shah =king.] [CHECK, v.; CHESS.J 1. The title given by European writers to the sovereign of Persia. In his own country he is known by the compound title Padishah. 2. A chieftain or prince. Shah Nameh, s . [Pers. Book of Kings.] The title of several Eastern works, the most ancient and celebrated of which is the poem, in the modern Persian language, by the poet Firdousi, containing the history of the ancient Persian kings. sha'-hi, s. [Pers.) A Persian copper coin, value 14 cents. sha-hin', s. [Native name.] Ornithology: Falco per i grin at or , a large falcon of Asiatic origin.