(ˈiːdaɪl) n (Historical Terms) a variant spelling of aedile
ae•dile
or e•dile
(ˈi daɪl)
n. a magistrate in ancient Rome in charge of public buildings, streets, services, markets, games, and the distribution of grain. [1570–80; < Latin aedīlis=aed(ēs) temple, shrine + -īlis -ile2]ae′dile•ship`,n.