boyard

bo·yar

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boh-yahr, boi-er]
- /boʊˈyɑr, ˈbɔɪ ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boh-yahr, boi-er]
- /boʊˈyɑr, ˈbɔɪ ər/

Definitions of boyard word

noun boyard Russian History. a member of the old nobility of Russia, before Peter the Great made rank dependent on state service. 1
noun boyard a member of a former privileged class in Romania. 1
noun boyard A member of a Russian aristocratic order abolished by Peter the Great. Also, one of a privileged class in Romania. 0

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Origin of boyard

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

1585-95; earlier boiaren < Russian boyárin, akin to OCS bolyarinŭ (translating Greek megistán man of high status), Bulgarian bolyár(in); of disputed orig.

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Parts of speech for Boyard

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boyard popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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