Landdrost

British  

/ ˈlændrɒst /

noun

1. history the chief magistrate of a district

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Etymology

Origin of Landdrost

C18: Afrikaans, from Dutch land country + drost sheriff, bailiff

Example Sentences

Every town has its Landdrost, and every town has its Landdrost's clerk.

From The Boer in Peace and War by Mann, Arthur M.

For each electoral district there is a magistrate or Landdrost whose duties are similar to those of a Civil Commissioner.

From Cetywayo and his White Neighbours Remarks on Recent Events in Zululand, Natal, and the Transvaal by Haggard, Henry Rider

A local Landdrost is appointed, and loyal subjects are given a few days or hours in which to quit, or be compelled to serve against their country.

From Lord Milner's Work in South Africa From its Commencement in 1897 to the Peace of Vereeniging in 1902 by Worsfold, W. Basil (William Basil)

Already Steyn and the irreconcilables had fled from the town, and the General was met by a deputation of the Mayor, the Landdrost, and Mr. Fraser to tender the submission of the capital.

From The Great Boer War by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir

Landdrost Schutte and Captain Shields quarrel over who shall have charge of the jail.

From A Woman's Part in a Revolution by Hammond, Natalie Harris