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Daimio  n.  (pl. daimios)  The title of the feudal nobles of Japan. "The daimios, or territorial nobles, resided in Yedo and were divided into four classes."






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"Daimio" Quotes from Famous Books



... the tycoon displayed a bitter animosity against the foreigner, and especially a most powerful daimio, the prince of Satsuma, who nourished a detestable hatred to Europeans. Through the machinations of this party, murders of foreigners, resident in Yokohama, were of almost daily occurrence, till at last the British consul fell a victim to their hatred. This brought matters to a head. In 1863, ...
— In Eastern Seas - The Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 • J. J. Smith



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