VOLOSTS

Noun

volosts

plural of volost

Source: Wiktionary


VOLOST

Vo"lost, n. [Russ. volost'.]

Definition: In the greater part of Russia, a division for local government consisting of a group of mirs, or village communities; a canton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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LEPTOMENINGES

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