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alderman

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alderman

Main Entry:: al·der·man
Pronunciation:: \ˈȯl-dər-mən\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Middle English, from Old English ealdorman, from ealdor parent (from eald old) + man — more at old
Date:: before 12th century

1: a person governing a kingdom, district, or shire as viceroy for an Anglo-Saxon king2 a: a magistrate formerly ranking next below the mayor in an English or Irish city or borough b: a high-ranking member of a borough or county council in Ireland or formerly in England chosen by elected members3: a member of a city legislative body

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\ˌȯl-dər-ˈma-nik\ adjective

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