‖n.; pl.Boyaux or Boyaus [ F. boyau gut, a long and narrow place, and (of trenches) a branch. See Bowel. ] (Fort.) A winding or zigzag trench forming a path or communication from one siegework to another, to a magazine, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
{ } n. [ Russ. boiárin'. ] A member of a Russian aristocratic order abolished by Peter the Great. Also, one of a privileged class in Roumania. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ English writers sometimes call Russian landed proprietors boyars. [ 1913 Webster ]
{ } n. [ Russ. boiárin'. ] A member of a Russian aristocratic order abolished by Peter the Great. Also, one of a privileged class in Roumania. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ English writers sometimes call Russian landed proprietors boyars. [ 1913 Webster ]