aldermanry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A district of a borough having its own alderman; a ward.
  2. The dignity or rank of an alderman.

Pronunciation

ôlʹdərmənri ŏlʹdərmənri /ˈɔːldɚmənɹi/ /ˈɒldɚmənɹi/

Word forms

aldermanry aldermanries

Etymology

From alderman + -ry. Piecewise doublet of ealdormanry.

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