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shogunal Definition


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shogun
noun
    1. Japanese history.
      Any of the hereditary military governors who were the effective rulers of Japan from the 12c until 1867 when the emperor regained power.
Derivative: shogunal
adj
    Derivative: shogunate
    noun
      The office, jurisdiction or state of a shogun.
    Etymology: 17c: Japanese, from Chinese jiangjun general.



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