One of the mysteries of the English language finally explained.
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.
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Frank Brinkley (1841–1912). From Japanese ō-muraji leader of the group chieftains from ō- great + muraji.
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