aldermanry
aldermanry · aldermanries
A district of a borough having its own aldermanA district of a borough having its own alderman; a ward.
/ˈɔːldɚmənɹi/
Meaning
2 senses(countable)A district of a borough having its own alderman; a ward.
(uncountable)The dignity or rank of an alderman.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From alderman + -ry. Piecewise doublet of ealdormanry.From alderman + -ry. Piecewise doublet of ealdormanry.
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Forms
plural: aldermanries| Singular | aldermanry |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable