ealdorman

eal·dor·man

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awl-der-muh n]
- /ˈɔl dər mən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awl-der-muh n]
- /ˈɔl dər mən/

Definitions of ealdorman word

noun plural ealdorman alderman. 1
noun ealdorman The chief magistrate of a shire in Anglo-Saxon England. 1
noun ealdorman 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 0
noun ealdorman the chief officer in a shire; alderman 0
noun ealdorman (historical) The chief magistrate of a shire in Anglo-Saxon England. 0

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ealdorman popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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