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Meaning of brehon | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A judge or lawgiver in ancient Celtic Ireland.

Ireland, historical

Examples

“[T]he brehon handed him a hilted weapon, a rare and ancient sword named Hrunting.”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

brehonship Brei Breich Breier Breil-sur-Roya Breiner