ealdorman

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eal·dor·man

E0002300 (ôl′dər-mən)n. The chief magistrate of a district in Anglo-Saxon England.
[Old English; see alderman.]

ealdorman

(ˈɔːldəmən) n, pl -men (Historical Terms) an official of Anglo-Saxon England, appointed by the king, who was responsible for law, order, and justice in his shire and for leading his local fyrd in battle[Old English ealdor lord + man]

eal•dor•man

(ˈɔl dər mən)

n., pl. -men. the chief magistrate of a shire in Anglo-Saxon England. [before 900; < Old English; see alderman]