別わけ

noun

hereditary lord title

Historical term for a hereditary title given to imperial descendants governing outlying regions. Not used in modern Japanese outside historical contexts.

See also: 姓 (かばね)

• 古こ代だいの地ち方ほう豪ごう族ぞくには「別わけ」の称しょう号ごうを持もつ者ものがいた。

  In ancient times, some regional powerful families held the title of 'wake'.