daimyo

or dai·mio

[ dahy-myaw ]

noun

, Japanese History.

, plural dai·myo, dai·myos.

1. one of the great feudal lords who were vassals of the shogun.

daimyo

/ ˈdaɪmjəʊ /

noun

1. (in Japan) one of the territorial magnates who dominated much of the country from about the 11th to the 19th century

Word History and Origins

Origin of daimyo¹

1830–40; < Japanese, equivalent to dai big, great (< Chinese ) + myō name (< Chin)

Word History and Origins

Origin of daimyo¹

from Japanese, from Ancient Chinese d`âi miäng great name

Example Sentences

The Daimyo gave him a handsome sum of money, besides full liberty to preach wherever he went.

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On the summit of the hill above Matsue stood the ancient castle of the former daimyo of the province.

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We drank from a black daimyo bowl which had been made four hundred years before.

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A dramatic tale by one of the story-tellers was about a yokelish young wrestler and a daimyo.

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He was a large daimyo-like figure, dignified and courteous, but seemingly impenetrable.

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