marzban

English

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A class of margraves, warden of the marches, and by extension military commanders, in charge of border provinces of the Parthian Empire (247 BC–224 AD) and mostly Sasanian Empire (224–651 AD) of Iran

Etymology

Borrowed from Persian مرزبان (border guard).

Origin

Persian

مرزبان

Gloss

border guard

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