(n) a nongovernmental organization of Pakistani scientists that has been a supporter of terrorism; has provided information about chemical and biological and nuclear warfare to Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda and the Taliban, Syn. UTN
/mhw>, n. [ See Emir. ] 1. an independent ruler or chieftan (especially in Africa or Arabia). Same as Emir. [ Obs. ] Syn. -- emir, amir, emeer [ 1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5 ]
2. One of the Muslim nobility of Afghanistan and Scinde. [ 1913 Webster ]