wardmote
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of wardmote
C14: see ward , moot
Example Sentences
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The City of London represents a county, and as such is divided into hundreds, called wards; each having its own wardmote, presided over by its own alderman.
From The Corporation of London, Its Rights and Privileges by Allen, William Ferneley
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
The prior of the Holy Trinity, in right of this district, ranked as an alderman, and held a regular wardmote.
From View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 by Hallam, Henry
He sat in the parliament of 1523, and towards the close of that year served on a wardmote inquest for Bread Street Ward.
From London and the Kingdom - Volume I by Sharpe, Reginald R. (Reginald Robinson)
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)
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