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  1. Brehon
    Bre'hon noun [ Ir. breitheamh judge.] An ancient Irish or Scotch judge. Brehon laws , the ancient Irish laws, -- unwritten, like the common law of England. They were abolished by statute of Edward III.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/B/96

  2. Brehon
    • (n.) An ancient Irish or Scotch judge.
    Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/brehon/

  3. Brehon
    Brehon is the term in Gaelic-Irish culture for a judge. The Brehons were part of the system of "Brehon Law". The Brehons wore yellow robes when delivering verdicts. Several dozen families were recognised as hereditary brehon clans. ...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brehon

  4. Brehon
    Brehons were ancient magistrates among the Irish. They were hereditary, had lands assigned for their maintenance, and administered justice to their respective tribes - each tribe had one brehon - seated in the open air upon some hill or eminence.
    Found op http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/CXB.HTM

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