Arab honorific (4)

I believe the answer is:

emir

(Other definitions for emir that I've seen before include "Muslim ruler stuck in mire" , "Eastern chieftain" , "Eastern ruler in mire" , "Middle Eastern ruler" , "Arab ruler" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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