Definition of alder

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Alder (n.) A tree, usually growing in moist land, and belonging to the genus Alnus. The wood is used by turners, etc.; the bark by dyers and tanners. In the U. S. the species of alder are usually shrubs or small trees..

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Alderman :: Alderman (n.) One of a board or body of municipal officers next in order to the mayor and having a legislative function. They may, in some cases, individually exercise some magisterial and administrative functions..
Aller :: Aller (a.) Of all; -- used in composition; as, alderbest, best of all, alderwisest, wisest of all..
Balderdash :: Balderdash (n.) A worthless mixture, especially of liquors..
City :: City (n.) A corporate town; in the United States, a town or collective body of inhabitants, incorporated and governed by a mayor and aldermen or a city council consisting of a board of aldermen and a common council; in Great Britain, a town corporate, which is or has been the seat of a bishop, or the capital of his see..
Balder :: Balder (n.) The most beautiful and beloved of the gods; the god of peace; the son of Odin and Freya.
Aller :: Aller (a.) Same as Alder, of all..
Ealdorman :: Ealdorman (n.) An alderman.
Bailie :: Bailie (n.) An officer in Scotland, whose office formerly corresponded to that of sheriff, but now corresponds to that of an English alderman..
Sit :: Sit (v. t.) To hold a session; to be in session for official business; -- said of legislative assemblies, courts, etc.; as, the court sits in January; the aldermen sit to-night..
Stale :: Stalder (n.) A wooden frame to set casks on.
Podesta :: Podesta (n.) A mayor, alderman, or other magistrate, in some towns of Italy..
Alderman :: Alderman (n.) A senior or superior; a person of rank or dignity.
Aldermanlike :: Aldermanlike (a.) Like or suited to an alderman.
Aldern :: Aldern (a.) Made of alder.
Aldermanship :: Aldermanship (n.) The condition, position, or office of an alderman..
Aldermanic :: Aldermanic (a.) Relating to, becoming to, or like, an alderman; characteristic of an alderman..
Bencher :: Bencher (n.) An alderman of a corporation.
Chalder :: Chalder (n.) A kind of bird; the oyster catcher.
Jurat :: "Jurat (n.) A person under oath; specifically, an officer of the nature of an alderman, in certain municipal corporations in England..
Aldermanly :: Aldermanly (a.) Pertaining to, or like, an alderman..
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