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Landdrost
/ ˈlændrɒst /
noun
- history the chief magistrate of a district
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Landdrost1
C18: Afrikaans, from Dutch land country + drost sheriff, bailiff
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Example Sentences
Landdrost Schutte and Captain Shields quarrel over who shall have charge of the jail.
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For each electoral district there is a magistrate or Landdrost, whose duties are similar to those of a Civil Commissioner.
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Landdrost Stockenstrom, who accompanied this force, rode up to a party of the natives and urgently endeavoured to secure peace.
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The Landdrost is the friend of the Boer, and he can always "square" him in a matter against a native.
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For each electoral district there is a magistrate or Landdrost whose duties are similar to those of a Civil Commissioner.
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