WAYWODE
\wˈe͡ɪwə͡ʊd], \wˈeɪwəʊd], \w_ˈeɪ_w_əʊ_d]\
Definitions of WAYWODE
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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.
By Oddity Software
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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.
By Noah Webster.
