Raym
Definition (1910 Edition)
1476.
435, 437.—Aldermannus comitatus. The alderman of the county. According to Spelman, he held an office intermediate between that of an earl and a sheriff. According to other authorities, he was the same as the earl. 1
913. :
435, 437.—Aldermannus comitatus. The alderman of the county. According to Spelman, he held an office intermediate between that of an earl and a sheriff. According to other authorities, he was the same as the earl. 1
913. :
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain.
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