toparch
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Origin of toparch
C17: from Greek toparchēs, from topos a place + -arch
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Each district was deemed the common property of the entire sept; but the distribution of the several shares was entrusted to the toparch....
From The Fundamental Principles of Old and New World Civilizations by Nuttall, Zelia
He was doubtful whether Mr. Edmund de Valera would consent to be a toparch under Danish suzerainty.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-05-12 by Seaman, Owen, Sir
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