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Waywode
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What's The Definition Of Waywode?Synonyms | Synonyms for Waywode: Related Terms | Find terms related to Waywode: See Also | Waywode In Webster's Dictionary \Way"wode\, n. [Russ. voevoda, or Pol. woiewoda;
properly, a leader of an army, a leader in war. Cf.
{Vaivode}.]
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.
[Written also {vaivode}, {voivode}, {waiwode}, and
{woiwode}.]
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