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Brehon

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Burrill (1850)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

(Irish) An hereditary judge.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In old Irish law. A judge. 1 Bl. Comin. 100. Brehons, (breitheamhuin,) judges.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

pi. brehons.

In old Irish law. A judge. Brelion law: the native system of law which existed in Ireland prior to the conquest by Henry IL So called from the name given to the judges.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

In old Irish law. A judje, 1 BL Com. 100. Brehons, {breitheamhuin;) judges.