HARMOST

Etymology

Noun

harmost (plural harmosts)

(historical) A governor or prefect appointed by the Spartans in the cities they subjugated.

Source: Wiktionary


Har"most, n. Etym: [Gr. , fr. harmoste. See Harmony.] (Gr. Antiq.)

Definition: A governor or prefect appointed by the Spartans in the cities subjugated by them.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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