"Lord Provost" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Lord Provosts [plural], Lords Provost [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|s|Lords Provost|head=Lord Provost}} Lord Provost (plural Lord Provosts or Lords Provost)
  1. The civic head of certain cities in Scotland, having a role similar to that of mayor. Wikipedia link: Lord Provost
    Sense id: en-Lord_Provost-en-noun-r92HRa7k Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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