vaivode

[ vahy-vohd ]

noun

1. voivode.

Example Sentences

Vance redeemed herself with a crucial role in Northern Ireland's equaliser 10 minutes later when her dangerous corner was spilled into her own net by home goalkeeper Enija-Anna Vaivode.

From BBC

Four changes for Latvia, who have not played since the 10-0 drubbing by England, including a new goalkeeper in Laura Sinutkina, for Enija Anna Vaivode.

From The Guardian

Voivode, Vaivode, voi′vōd, vā′vōd, n. the leader of an army: in Poland the title of the head of an administrative division, in Moldavia and Wallachia the former title of the princes, in Turkey an inferior administrative official—also Vay′vode, Wai′wode, Way′wode.—ns.

From Project Gutenberg

There is no one to stop him from calling himself "King," "Sultan," "Tsar," "Shah," "Mogul," "Mikado," "Inca," "Cazique," "Way-wode," "Vaivode" or even "Tycoon."

From Time Magazine Archive

The king saw and fell in love with her, whilst marching against the vaivode of Wallachia. 

From Project Gutenberg