Definition of "voivode" []

• A local ruler or official in various parts of central and eastern Europe, especially early semi-independent rulers of Transylvania. (noun)
• An administrative chief in modern Poland. (noun)

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• ""They are the Shemitish mercenaries of Constantius, the Kothic voivode of the Free Companies.""
• "The voivode laughed coolly, wiped the saliva from his gorget and reined his horse about."
• "'They are the Shemitish mercenaries of Constantius, the Kothic voivode of the Free Companies.'"