shōgun
See also: shogun
English
Etymology
From Japanese 将軍 (shōgun), from an abbreviation of 征夷大将軍 (Seii Taishogun) which means the general who overcomes the barbarians.
Noun
shōgun
- (historical) A Japanese commander during the feudal periods.
References
- Clavell, James (1986) Shōgun, Dell, →ISBN
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