BOYAR

Boyar

A boyar, or bolyar, was a member of the highest rank of the feudal Bulgarian, Moscovian, Kievan Rus'ian, Wallachian, and Moldavian aristocracies, second only to the ruling princes, from the 10th century to the 17th century. The rank has lived on as a surname in Russia and Romania, and also in Finland, where it is spelt Pajari.

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boyar

Noun

  1. A rank of aristocracy (second only to princes) in Russia, Bulgaria and Romania.


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