aldermanry

[ awl-der-muhn-ree ]

noun

, plural al·der·man·ries.

1. the district, office, or rank of an alderman.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aldermanry¹

First recorded in 1200–50, aldermanry is from the Middle English word aldermanrie. See alderman, -ry

Example Sentences

He resigned his aldermanry in 1502, on the pretext of poverty, apparently in order to avoid the expense of mayoralty.

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He purchased the Aldermanry of this ward, as by the abstract of deeds, which I have read thereof, may appear.

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Under the circumstances it was deemed best to keep the aldermanry open until Wilkes regained his liberty.

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