aldormann
Look at other dictionaries:
alderman — aldermancy, aldermanship, n. aldermanic /awl deuhr man ik/, adj. /awl deuhr meuhn/, n., pl. aldermen. 1. a member of a municipal legislative body, esp. of a municipal council. 2. (in England) one of the members, chosen by the elected councilors,… … Universalium
habban — wv/t3 3rd pres hæfþ past hæfde ptp gehæfd A. 1. to have, hold in or with the hand (lit. or fig.); hé hæfþ in handum heofon and eorðan he holds in his hands heavan and earth; 1a. of the hand; 2. to have, possess; (1) absolute; (2) with object; (a) … Old to modern English dictionary
alderman — noun (plural aldermen) 1》 chiefly historical a co opted member of an English county or borough council, next in status to the Mayor. 2》 (also alderwoman) N. Amer. & Austral. an elected member of a city council. Derivatives aldermanic adjective… … English new terms dictionary
alderman — al•der•man [[t]ˈɔl dər mən[/t]] n. pl. men 1) gov (in the U.S., Canada, and Australia) a member of a municipal legislative body, esp. of a municipal council 2) gov (in England) one of the members, chosen by the elected councilors, in a borough or … From formal English to slang
alderman — /ˈɔldəmən / (say awlduhmuhn) noun (plural aldermen) 1. (in various countries, as Australia and the US) an elected local government representative having powers varying according to locality; councillor. 2. (formerly, in Britain) a senior member… …
