o-muraji
/ˌəʊmʊˈrɑːdʒi/(also omuraji) Now historical
noun
In early imperial Japan: the leader of all the group chiefs, ranked with the leader of the clan chiefs as the highest office in the Yamato court.
- The post of o-muraji was discontinued during the 6th cent. and power shifted to the o-omi..
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Frank Brinkley (1841–1912). From Japanese ō-muraji leader of the group chieftains from ō- great + muraji.