alderman
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noun \ˈȯl-dər-mən\Definition of ALDERMAN
1
: a person governing a kingdom, district, or shire as viceroy for an Anglo-Saxon king
2
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 members
3
: a member of a city legislative body
— al·der·man·ic \ˌȯl-dər-ˈma-nik\ adjective
See Origin of ALDERMAN
Middle English, from Old English ealdorman, from ealdor parent (from eald old) + man — more at old
First Known Use: before 12th century
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