/euh mear", ay mear", ay"mear/ , n.
1. a chieftain, prince, commander, or head of state in some Islamic countries.
2. a title of honor of the descendants of Muhammad.
3. ( cap. ) the former title of the ruler of Afghanistan.
4. a title of certain Turkish officials.
Also, emeer, amir, ameer .
[ 1615-25; amir commander ]