BASRLEUS
\bˈasəlɪəs], \bˈasəlɪəs], \b_ˈa_s_ə_l_ɪ__ə_s]\
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A Greek word, meaning "king." A title assumed by the emperors of the. Eastern Roman Empire. It is used by Justinian in some of the Novels; and is said to have been applied to the English kings before the Conquest See 1 Bl. Comm. 242.
By Henry Campbell Black
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Snake's-head
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