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Posted By: wwh a worthless word - 01/09/04 03:49 PM
Waywode
Way´wode
n. 1. Originally, the title of a military commander in various Slavonic countries; afterwards applied to governors of towns or provinces. It was assumed for a time by the rulers of Moldavia and Wallachia, who were afterwards called hospodars, and has also been given to some inferior Turkish officers.


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