Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The position, territory, or jurisdiction of a daimio.

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Examples

  • These documents published by Professor Wigmore contain only the regulations issued for the daimiate of Maizuru; but regulations equally [168] minute and vexatious appear to have been enforced throughout the whole country.

    Japan: an Attempt at Interpretation Lafcadio Hearn 1877

  • Christian rebellion in the daimiate of Arima, -- historically remembered as the Shimabara Revolt.

    Japan: an Attempt at Interpretation Lafcadio Hearn 1877

  • Akita, adj. basho cho ama beddo chonin amado bekko chorogi Amagasaki, adj. bekko-ware Chosenese, adj. amanori betto chu Amaterasu biwa Daibutsu Amidism Bizen ware daikon Amidist black mist daimiate Amidist, adj.

    VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol IX No 1 1982

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