sovran
noun
sovranty
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a word derived from
sovran.
Example Sentences
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The three kings and three queens of the Danaans, with many of their people, are slain, and the children of Miled—the last of the mythical invaders of Ireland—enter upon the sovranty of Ireland.
From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by T. W. (Thomas William) Rolleston
Then the feasting began, and peace and concord reigned, and Matholwch laid down the sovranty of Ireland, which was conferred on the boy Gwern.
From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by T. W. (Thomas William) Rolleston
This quatrain of Corpry's was repeated with delight among the people, and Bres had to lay down his sovranty.
From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by T. W. (Thomas William) Rolleston
Hearest thou the rage and scorn 'Gainst the Lord of Many Voices, Him of mortal mother born, Him in whom man's heart rejoices, Girt with garlands and with glee, First in Heaven's sovranty?
From Hippolytus/The Bacchae by Euripides
So messengers were sent to Lir, to say that if he were willing to yield the sovranty to Bóv the Red, he might make alliance with him and wed one of his foster-children.
From The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland by Stephen Reid
