"boroughmaster" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: boroughmasters [plural]
Etymology: From borough + master. Compare burgomaster. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|borough|master}} borough + master Head templates: {{en-noun}} boroughmaster (plural boroughmasters)
  1. The mayor, governor, or bailiff of a borough.
    Sense id: en-boroughmaster-en-noun-Oaj6fl6- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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          "text": "Coordinate term: borough council"
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