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单词 aldermanlike
释义

alderman /ölˈdər-mən/

noun (pl alˈdermen)
  1. In Anglo-Saxon times a nobleman of highest rank, a governor of a shire or district, a high official
  2. Later, head of a guild
  3. In English boroughs, a civic dignitary next in rank to the mayor, elected by fellow councillors (chiefly historical)
  4. A superior member of an English county council (chiefly historical)
  5. A member of the governing body of a borough or of its upper house, elected by popular vote (N American)
ORIGIN: OE aldorman (WSax ealdorman) from aldor (ealdor) a chief, from ald (eald) old, and noun-forming sfx -or

aldermanic /öl-dar-manˈik/ adjective

aldermanˈity noun

alˈdermanlike or alˈdermanly adjective

Pompous and portly

alˈdermanry noun

alˈdermanship noun

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