boroughmaster

Meanings

• noun

  A person in charge of a borough or district, especially in medieval Europe.

  - "The boroughmaster ensured the marketplace was orderly and fair."
  - "During the Middle Ages, the boroughmaster held significant power in local governance."

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Variants

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burgomaster , burgomasters

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old French term 'bourgmestre', meaning 'mayor' or 'chief magistrate' of a town or borough.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'boroughmaster' is less commonly used in modern English, with 'mayor' being the more common term for a local political leader.

2. In some parts of Europe, the boroughmaster was also responsible for maintaining the town's walls and fortifications.

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Related Concepts

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1. mayor: A political leader of a city or large town.

2. magistrate: A person appointed to administer justice in a court of law.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, the boroughmaster was an important figure in local governance, responsible for maintaining law and order, collecting taxes, and overseeing public works.

How to Memorize "boroughmaster"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'BOROUGHMASTER' stands for 'Bringing Order, Regulations, and Orderly Administration To Municipalities And Surrounding Territories'.

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