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Examples
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This prince had two sons, the elder called Schah-riar, and the younger
The Arabian Nights Entertainments Anonymous 1921
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Minister and his agents in Persia has been crowned with complete success; the Schah has issued a firman prohibiting the Slave Trade in his territories.
Travels in Morocco 2003
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On grand occasions the appearance of the Schah must be still more incongruous, if we are to believe the description which the author gives of the state dress preserved in the royal treasury.
The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 Various
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The disputes between them sometimes looked very serious; but they were kept under until the festival of the birthday of the Schah; on that occasion, the contenders were at last permitted to show their joy by a general fight.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 327, August 16, 1828 Various
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When Bebut saw the officer and his escort halt before the shop where he worked, a sudden tremor ran through his frame; but it was much worse when, in the name of the Schah, the officer commanded him to follow.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 327, August 16, 1828 Various
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The Schah seemed much surprised to learn that I was to leave Teheran the following day.
The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 Various
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Being informed who this Bebut was whose name for honesty stood so high in the suburb of Julfa, the Schah ordered the kazi into his presence.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 327, August 16, 1828 Various
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Squashes are also baked in them and sometimes, as during the visit of the Schah-ve-yoh, two disciplinarians, children are hidden in them.
Taytay's Tales 1922
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The unfortunate Schah-zenan retired to his couch; but if in the presence of the sultan he had for a while forgotten his grief, it now returned with doubled force.
The Arabian Nights Entertainments Anonymous 1921
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Schah-riar and all his court coming out to greet him.
The Arabian Nights Entertainments Anonymous 1921
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