aldermanry
Americannoun
plural
aldermanriesEtymology
Origin of aldermanry
First recorded in 1200–50, aldermanry is from the Middle English word aldermanrie. See alderman, -ry
Example Sentences
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Browne dismissed from parliament and his aldermanry, 4 Dec.
From London and the Kingdom - Volume II by Sharpe, Reginald R. (Reginald Robinson)
He resigned his aldermanry in 1502, on the pretext of poverty, apparently in order to avoid the expense of mayoralty.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various
Monoux's fine was remitted the following year, and he was discharged from attendance, although keeping his aldermanry, on account of ill health.
From London and the Kingdom - Volume I by Sharpe, Reginald R. (Reginald Robinson)
Lethieullier had determined to cut all connection with the Corporation, and had paid another fine to be relieved of the aldermanry of the ward of Coleman Street.
From London and the Kingdom - Volume II by Sharpe, Reginald R. (Reginald Robinson)
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