Lord Provost

American

noun

the chief magistrate of any of certain large cities in Scotland.

Lord Provost British

noun

the provost of one of the five major Scottish cities (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, and Perth)

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Lord Provost Robert Aldridge said Mr Martin's death was a reminder of the "immense bravery and selflessness of those in our emergency services".

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2023

Edinburgh's Lord Provost said it was "disgusting and disrespectful".

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2022

A meeting of the city council was opened with the gesture from Lord Provost Robert Aldridge.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2022

Lord Provost Robert Aldridge described the event as a "momentous celebration".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2022

The King went on in a comfortable voice— "My Lord Provost of Notting Hill, proceed."

From The Napoleon of Notting Hill by Robertson, W. Graham (Walford Graham)

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