boyar Definition
bo·yar (bō yär′, bo̵i′ər)
noun
- a member of the privileged aristocracy in czarist Russia, ranking just below the ruling princes: the rank was abolished by Peter I
- 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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