ataman
Americannoun
plural
atamansnoun
Etymology
Origin of ataman
1825–35; < Russian atamán, Old Russian vatamanŭ, probably alteration of a Turkic word with the personal suffix -man; identity of initial element disputed
Example Sentences
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God arranged that War, the stern mother, called away the wild ataman from the fastnesses to which like a wolf he had carried his plunder.
From With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk
The ataman also remained silent, and in the room a fly on the wing could be heard.
From With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk
Oh, you will catch it from the ataman!
From With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk
A koshevoi ataman has rank confirmed and recognized by the Commonwealth, with which the kuren atamans can cloak their action.
From With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk
"His Highness, the envoy of Prince Yeremi Vishnyevetski, going to the koshevoi ataman," said the sergeant, with emphasis.
From With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk
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