maire

/ mɑːiːrə /

noun

1. a tall native New Zealand tree, olea cunninghami , with dark brown wood

Word History and Origins

Origin of maire¹

Māori

Example Sentences

Monsieur le Maire,” said he, “I should like to examine the premises, and beg that you will have the kindness to accompany me.

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It is the opinion of Monsieur le Maire,” said Aristide rebukingly, “and that is enough.

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If there is trouble, I will take this fellow, and you manage the Maire.

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Imagine, monsieur le maire, it was just before daylight, and I was quietly fishing below the mill of La Rochette.

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"I have come for my certificate, monsieur le maire," said he with a sort of clucking which might express either mirth or despair.

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