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dynast


dy·nast

noun \ˈdī-ˌnast, -nəst\

Definition of DYNAST

: ruler 1

Origin of DYNAST

Latin dynastes, from Greek dynastēs, from dynasthai to be able, have power
First Known Use: 1606

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