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‖ mairie|meri|
[Fr., f. maire mayor (see maire2).]
In France, a town hall; a public building housing the municipal offices of a town or arrondissement and often also serving as the official residence of the mayor.
1864Dickens Mrs. Lirriper's Legacy i, in All Year Round Extra Christmas No., 1 Dec. 8/2 The Major went down to the Mairie. 1896E. Dowson Let. c 25 Apr. (1967) 359 In his official capacity I cannot reach him, although I call daily at the mairie & at his house. 1925E., O., & S. Sitwell Poor Young People 13 Outside the mairie of this country place. 1935W. Fortescue Perfume from Provence 82 The mysteries in the Mairie having been performed, the procession..went into the church, where the Marriage Mass was celebrated. 1966N. Freeling King of Rainy Country 96 A real French country mairie with grandiose pillars outside to support the dignity of the Republic. 1974Times 16 Apr. 5/1, I found M. Jarrot at the mairie of Montceau-les-Mines. |