brehon
(Ireland, historical) A judge or lawgiver in ancient Celtic Ireland.
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(Ireland, historical) A judge or lawgiver in ancient Celtic Ireland.
[T]he brehon handed him a hilted weapon,a rare and ancient sword named Hrunting.
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