boyar
noun - was a member of the highest rank of the feudal Bulgarian, Romanian, and Russian aristocracy, second only to the ruling princes, from the 10th century through the 17th century.
As well, represented as a kick-ass melee/missle cavalry unit useable in the Medieval Total War games when playing as (mainly) the Russian faction.
As well, represented as a kick-ass melee/missle cavalry unit useable in the Medieval Total War games when playing as (mainly) the Russian faction.