AEDILE

Etymology

Noun

aedile (plural aediles)

(historical, Ancient Rome) An elected official who was responsible for the maintenance of public buildings, regulation of festivals, supervision of markets and the supply of grain and water.

Anagrams

• Adelie, Adilee, dealie

Source: Wiktionary


Æ"dile, n. Etym: [L. aedilis, fr. aedes temple, public building. Cf. Edify.]

Definition: A magistrate in ancient Rome, who had the superintendence of public buildings, highways, shows, etc.; hence, a municipal officer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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