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sparapet

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

the hereditary title of the military commander-in-chief in ancient Armenia

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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History

Etymology

From Armenian սպարապետ (sparapet). Doublet of spahbed.

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Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Armenian: սպարապետ (sparapet) — hereditary title
  • Old Armenian: սպարապետ (sparapet) — hereditary title
  • French: sparapet — hereditary title
  • Russian: спарапет (sparapet) — hereditary title