boroughmaster en · NOUN
Etymology
From borough + master. Compare burgomaster.
Meanings
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The mayor, governor, or bailiff of a borough.
In the House, members are supposed to speak the sentiments of their electors: everywhere else they are supposed to speak the sentiments of the boroughmaster who puts them in.
1842, The Westminster Review, volume XXXVII:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| boroughmasters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |