Definitions for boyars

boyars bo·yar

Spelling: [boh-yahr, boi-er]
IPA: /boʊˈyɑr, ˈbɔɪ ər/

Boyars is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 115 anagrams from letters in boyars (aborsy).

Definitions for boyars

noun

  1. Russian History. a member of the old nobility of Russia, before Peter the Great made rank dependent on state service.
  2. a member of a former privileged class in Romania.

Origin of boyars

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

Examples for boyars

Many a mercenary perished, but finally not a boyar remained alive.

Here I am noble; I am boyar; the common people know me, and I am master.

With frowning brows she stood in the doorway looking at the boyar.

He waited—till he struck rock and brush before he turned boyar.

Their souls are like the soul of Yorga's mother, the boyar's daughter.

I have come to fetch you,” said Racoare shortly, “and take you to boyar Nicola.

"boyar, my pony, is the fastest pony in the hills," said Louise pensively.

boyar was grazing near, and besides, she was not really afraid of the men.

Upon the tale the boyar had brought him he offered now no comment.

In the Bukowina every gentleman or proprietor of land is called boyar.

Word Value for boyars
Scrable

10

Words with friends

10

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