"vergobret" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈvɜːɡəbɹɛt/ [Received-Pronunciation] Forms: vergobrets [plural]
Rhymes: -ɛt Etymology: From Latin vergobretus (“chief magistrate amongst the Aedui”), from Gaulish uercobretos. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|vergobretus||chief magistrate amongst the Aedui}} Latin vergobretus (“chief magistrate amongst the Aedui”), {{der|en|cel-gau|uercobretos}} Gaulish uercobretos Head templates: {{en-noun}} vergobret (plural vergobrets)
  1. (history) A magistrate in ancient Gaul who held the highest office in many Gallic cities, especially among the Aedui. Categories (topical): History
    Sense id: en-vergobret-en-noun-ETOh2O58 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries Topics: history, human-sciences, sciences

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