GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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    Tetrarch (?), n. [L. tetrarches, Gr. , ; τέτρα- (see Tetra-) +  a ruler,  to lead; rule: cf. F. tétrarque. See Arch, a.] (Rom. Antiq.) A Roman governor of the fourth part of a province; hence, any subordinate or dependent prince; also, a petty king or sovereign.

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    Tetrarch, a. Four. [Obs.]  Fuller.

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