edile


edile

(ˈiːdaɪl) n (Historical Terms) a variant spelling of aedile

ae•dile

or e•dile

(ˈi daɪl)

n. a magistrate in ancient Rome in charge of public buildings, streets, services, markets, games, and the distribution of grain. [1570–80; < Latin aedīlis=aed(ēs) temple, shrine + -īlis -ile2] ae′dile•ship`, n.