toparch

/ ˈtɒpɑːk /

noun

Origin of toparch¹

C17: from Greek toparchēs, from topos a place + -arch

He was doubtful whether Mr. Edmund de Valera would consent to be a toparch under Danish suzerainty.

There was a certain Augarus in early times, toparch of Edessa (for thus the kings of the different nations were called then).

Sabina's was also put back by the side of her husband's and the Toparch went home satisfied.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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