vergobretとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

From Latin vergobretus (“chief magistrate amongst the Aedui”), from Gaulish uercobretos.

発音

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA: /ˈvɜːɡəbɹɛt/
• ハイフネーション: ver‧go‧bret

名詞

vergobret (plural vergobrets)

1. (historical) A magistrate in ancient Gaul who held the highest office in many Gallic cities, especially among the Aedui.

   Although the vergobret was an important position amongst the Aedui, little information about this office has been preserved in the historical record.

   • 1619, Thomas Milles, The Treasurie of Auncient and Moderne Times‎ (quotation in English; overall work in English), London: William Iagard, pages 60--61:

     Diuitiacus and Liſcus, who at that time was the cheefe Magistrate, and by the Heduanes called Vergobret

   • 1996, Umair Mirza, The Cambridge Ancient History, Volume 10‎, 2nd edition (quotation in English; overall work in English), Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, page 498:

     vergobret (magistrate) is mentioned on the coinage of the Lexovii

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