wardmote
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of wardmote
C14: see ward , moot
Example Sentences
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Their weekly husting eventually became a "county court," and there was besides the wardmote, which still exists, and led eventually to the abolition of proprietary aldermen in favour of aldermen elected by the wards.
From Memorials of Old London Volume I by Ditchfield, P. H. (Peter Hampson)
When the alderman of any ward dies, another is within a few days elected in his room, at a wardmote held for that purpose, at which the Lord Mayor usually presides.
From London in 1731 by Gonzales, Don Manoel
"It is not likely you should," said the first, with a twinkle of his grey eyes, "that are inquest-man of this wardmote, and brother to a canon."
From Idonia: A Romance of Old London by Wallis, Arthur F.
The wardmote was held at Drapers' Hall, and was presided over by Sir Gilbert Heathcote, the mayor, a strong Whig.
From London and the Kingdom - Volume II by Sharpe, Reginald R. (Reginald Robinson)
Secondly, they are presidents of the wardmote and governors each of that ward whereby he was elected.
From The Commonwealth of Oceana by Harrington, James
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