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BREHON
Etymology
Noun
brehon (plural brehons)
(Ireland, historical) A judge or lawgiver in ancient Celtic Ireland.
Anagrams
• Bohner, Hebron, behorn
Source: Wiktionary
Bre"hon, n. Etym: [Ir. breitheamh judge.]
Definition: An ancient Irish or Scotch judge. Brehon laws, the ancient Irish laws, -- unwritten, like the common law of England. They were abolished by statute of Edward III.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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