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Ealdorman

UK
/ˈiːl.də.mən/
US
/ˈiːl.dɚ.mən/
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Translation of "ealdorman" into Russian

ealdorman
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈiːl.də.mən/
US
/ˈiːl.dɚ.mən/
ealdorman
ealdormen pl
элдорман
The ealdorman was responsible for the administration of the shire.
Элдорман отвечал за управление графством.

Definitions

ealdorman
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈiːl.də.mən/
US
/ˈiːl.dɚ.mən/
A high-ranking royal official in Anglo-Saxon England, appointed by the king to govern a shire or province.
The ealdorman was responsible for maintaining law and order in the region.
An Anglo-Saxon noble or chief who governed a shire and held military and judicial authority.
During the ninth century an ealdorman could raise the fyrd to defend his shire.
ealdorman
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˈiːl.də.mən/
US
/ˈiːl.dɚ.mən/
Relating to or characteristic of an ealdorman or the office of an ealdorman.
The charter confirmed his ealdorman rank.

Idioms and phrases

king's ealdorman
The king's ealdorman was responsible for maintaining order in the shire.
королевский эалдорман
Королевский эалдорман отвечал за поддержание порядка в о́круге.
local ealdorman
The local ealdorman convened a meeting of the council.
местный эалдорман
Местный эалдорман созвал заседание совета.
appoint (someone) as ealdorman
The king decided to appoint Edwin as ealdorman.
назначить (кого-либо) эалдорманом
Король решил назначить Эдвина эалдорманом.
role of an ealdorman
The role of an ealdorman evolved over the centuries.
роль эалдормана
Роль эалдормана изменялась на протяжении веков.
powers of the ealdorman
The powers of the ealdorman included leading the local militia.
полномочия эалдормана
Полномочия эалдормана включали руководство местным ополчением.

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