Ológbòṣẹ́rẹ́
name
/ō.ló.ɡ͡bò.ʃɛ́.ɾɛ́/
Lógbòṣẹ́ẹ́ (alternative)
Definitions
- a traditional chieftaincy title in various Eastern Yoruba kingdoms (such as Àkúrẹ́ and Ọ̀wọ̀) that were under the control of the Benin empire
- a surname, from the title Ológbòṣẹ́rẹ́, it is held by descendants of chiefs who held this title
Etymology
From Edo Ológbòṣẹ́rẹ́, compare with Itsekiri Ológbòtsẹ́rẹ́, likely brought to Yorubaland by descendants of Edo settlers.
Related terms
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “Ologboṣẹrẹ”.
Reference:
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