Originally, the title of a military commander in variousSlavonic countries; afterwards applied to governors of towns orprovinces. It was assumed for a time by the rulers of Moldavia andWallachia, who were afterwards called hospodars, and has also beengiven to some inferior Turkish officers. [Written also vaivode,voivode, waiwode, and woiwode.]

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