"ealdorman" meaning in Old English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈæ͜ɑl.dorˌmɑn/, [ˈæ͜ɑɫ.dorˌmɑn]
Head templates: {{ang-noun|m}} ealdorman m
  1. alternative form of ealdormann Tags: alt-of, alternative, masculine Alternative form of: ealdormann
    Sense id: en-ealdorman-ang-noun-Iusoh8IJ Categories (other): Old English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries
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          "english": "This enrolment was set forth from Cyrenius, the governor of Syria—that every man in general should declare his birth and his possession in the city to which he belonged.",
          "text": "c. 992, Ælfric, \"On the Nativity of our Lord\"\nÞeos towritennys wearð aræred fram ðam ealdormen Cyrino, of Sirian lande, þæt ælc man oferhēafod sceolde cennan his gebyrde, and his áre on ðære byrig þe hé to gehyrde.",
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      "ipa": "/ˈæ͜ɑl.dorˌmɑn/"
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      "ipa": "[ˈæ͜ɑɫ.dorˌmɑn]"
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