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单词 aldermanity
释义 aldermanity|ɔːldəˈmænɪtɪ|
[f. alderman + -ity in humorous imitation of human, human-ity, etc.: see -ity.]
1. The quality or office of an alderman.
1625B. Jonson Staple of News iii. ii, I would fain see..a treatise of aldermanity truly written!1823Lamb Elia Ser. ii. xxiv. (1865) 408 How would certain topics, as aldermanity..have sounded to a Terentian auditory?
2. The body of aldermen. (Cf. admiralty.)
1632B. Jonson Magn. Lady v. vii, 'Twill purchase the whole Bench of Aldermanity.
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