alderman /ölˈdər-mən/

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)

aldermanic /öl-dar-manˈik/ adjective

aldermanˈity noun

alˈdermanlike or alˈdermanly adjective

Pompous and portly

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