gubernator

In 1995 it caused some confusion among the population at large, because for many Russians casting their vote the word gubernator sounded outlandish and dated, and prompted a humorous reaction.

languagehat.com: MER/GUBERNATOR. 2004

The 'ohonior' and I therefore soon became friends, and when he learned that in addition I was versed in the art of writing and might be employed as secretary to the community and draw up petitions to the 'great master' -- the 'gubernator' -- my value was immensely increased, and this respect saved me from too great an intimacy.

Selected Polish Tales Else C. M. Benecke

For many years in Canada it was necessary-it was right-that the Mother Country should have a Governor here who actually governed-a real "gubernator" to control the helm of State-her money was freely spent to enable the new country to live and function, and her arms protected her child from foreign aggression.

What Is A Canadian Citizen? 1929

"gubernator" or helmsman, and in that view, the government is but an agency of the State, distinguished as it must be, in accurate thought, from its scheme and machinery of government.

Vanguard News 2009

Other nobles in large number assisted the king as rex gubernator, head of government.

Champlain's Dream David Hackett Fischer 2008

Other nobles in large number assisted the king as rex gubernator, head of government.

Champlain's Dream David Hackett Fischer 2008

HENRY: The gubernator has since walked that joke back and it's easy to see why.

CNN Transcript Dec 29, 2008 2008

Our very own gubernator is proposing shifting 40% of California's female inmate population to neighborhood correctional centers.

Feministing: February 2006 Archives 2006

So it would be, say, mer of Portland, but gubernator of Oregon.

languagehat.com: MER/GUBERNATOR. 2004

Not all cities got a gubernator as a head administrator, only the capitol cities of gubernias, or provinces.

languagehat.com: MER/GUBERNATOR. 2004