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Webster 1913 Edition

Brehon

Bre′hon

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Noun.
[Ir.
breitheamh
judge.]
An ancient Irish or Scotch judge.
Brehon laws
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the ancient Irish laws, – unwritten, like the common law of England. They were abolished by statute of Edward III.

Webster 1828 Edition

Brehon

BRE'HON

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Noun.
In Irish, a judge. In ancient times, the general laws of Ireland were called Brehon laws, unwritten like the common law of England. These laws were abolished by statute of Edward III.

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