Tchaouch

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Obsolete spelling of chiaus. alt-of, historical, obsolete

    "Transylvania was vassal and tributary very nearly on the same conditions as Moldavia; on the death of John-Sigismond Zapoly, in 1571, the investiture was given by a tchaouch to Stephen Bathory, his successor."

Example

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"Transylvania was vassal and tributary very nearly on the same conditions as Moldavia; on the death of John-Sigismond Zapoly, in 1571, the investiture was given by a tchaouch to Stephen Bathory, his successor."

Etymology

Attested 1741.

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