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boyar Definition

bo·yar (bō yär′, bo̵i′ər)

noun

  1. a member of the privileged aristocracy in czarist Russia, ranking just below the ruling princes: the rank was abolished by Peter I
  2. a member of the privileged aristocracy in Romania

Etymology: Russ boyarin, pl. boyare, grandee < boj, battle < IE base *bhei-, to strike

boyar Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

Lithuanian: Part of the Union saw many Lithuanian Boyars adopted into Polish Noble families.

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