brehon

      English

      Etymology

      • From Irish breitheamh (judge), from Old Irish brithem, from breth (judgment).

      Noun

      brehon (plural brehons)

      1. (Ireland, historical) A judge or lawgiver in ancient Celtic Ireland.

      Derived terms

      • Brehon laws

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      Last modified on 17 June 2013, at 23:48