a rank of aristocracy (second only to princes) in russia, bulgaria and romania

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Definition of a rank of aristocracy (second only to princes) in russia, bulgaria and romania in English English dictionary

boyar

A long series of wars was fought in the sixteenth century to keep Polish influence at bay in the West Russian lands, and prevent it from seducing Muscovy's restless boyars, the warrior-barons whose independence the grand dukes were determined to crush.

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a Rank of a·ris·toc·ra·cy (second on·ly to princes) in russia, Bul·ga·ri·a and Ro·ma·nia