Shan

Shan is a Miranen word that is used to refer to any non-Miranen person, especially those who do not mix with Miranen culture in any way, shape, or form.

Origin
The word shan is a derivative of the word shue, or unclean person. As with many terms, this particular word is heavily associated with the common religion and related folktales, such as the Seven Stars of Miran, wherein a foreign woman named Mishue ("Filthy Water") brings about a series of plagues to punish the Miranen people for their failure to recognize her as superior and worthy of tribute.

Social Use
While the word shan is considered rude and impolite, it is also the term most commonly used to anyone who is strange, different, or foreign. Keeping in mind that it is very rare for any Miranen person to encounter a true shan, the term is often used to refer to strangers who pass through towns.