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单词 pristav
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Definition of pristav in English:

pristav

(also pristave, pristaf, pristaff)
noun ˈpriːstavˈpriːstɑːv
historical
  • In Imperial Russia: (originally) an official appointed to receive and take care of foreign ambassadors; (later) a commissioner, police commander, or overseer.

Origin

Mid 16th century. From Old Russian pristav′′ (Russian pristav) inspector, commissioner, prefect, lit. ‘person who has been appointed or commissioned’ from pri- before, to + stav-, stem of stavit′ to set up, place, post.

Definition of pristav in US English:

pristav

(also pristave, pristaf, pristaff)
noun
historical
  • In Imperial Russia: (originally) an official appointed to receive and take care of foreign ambassadors; (later) a commissioner, police commander, or overseer.

Origin

Mid 16th century. From Old Russian pristav′′ (Russian pristav) inspector, commissioner, prefect, lit. ‘person who has been appointed or commissioned’ from pri- before, to + stav-, stem of stavit′ to set up, place, post.

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