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Ancient mariner’s poem returned to Arab chief (4)

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emir

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'chief' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for emir that I've seen before include "Top man" , "Eastern title" , "Middle-Eastern ruler" , "Leading role" , "eader abroad?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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