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Where does “شاه مات” come from?
شاه مات
(Persian): checkmate
Definitions
checkmate
Words derived from “شاه مات”
mate
mat
inmate
chum
classmate
bookmate
stalemate
playmate
matte
matt
doormat
checkmate
messmate
chummy
soulmate
Maat
matey
cham
mateship
seatmate
maat
lifemate
mateless
maté