(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:12:35

Mir"za (?), n. [Per. mirza, abbrev. fr. mirzadeh son of the prince; mir prince (Ar. amir, emir) + zadeh son.]

The common title of honor in Persia, prefixed to the surname of an individual. When appended to the surname, it signifies Prince.

 

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