n.
Pronunciation: ' o ̇ l-d ə r-m ə n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ealdorman, from ealdor parent (fr. eald old) + man ― more at OLD
Date: before 12th century
1 : a person governing a kingdom, district, or shire as viceroy for an Anglo-Saxon king
2 a : a magistrate formerly ranking next below the mayor in an English or Irish city or borough b : a high-ranking member of a borough or county council in Ireland or formerly in England chosen by elected members
3 : a member of a city legislative body
– al · der · man · ic \ ˌ o ̇ l-d ə r- ' ma-nik \ adjective