Wāy'wōde, n.

n. [Pol. & Russ. wojewoda, from Russ. woi, an army, and wodity, to lead. Cf. VAIVODE.] A military commander in various Slavonic countries; afterward applied to governors of towns or provinces, and also in Russia as a high military title. It was assumed for a time by the rulers of Moldavia and Wallachia, who are now called hospodars, and has also been given to some inferior Turkish officers. [Written also waivode and waiwode.] P. Cyc.