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Webster 1913 Edition

AEdile

Æ′dile

,
Noun.
[L.
aedilis
, fr.
aedes
temple, public building. Cf.
Edify
.]
A magistrate in ancient Rome, who had the superintendence of public buildings, highways, shows, etc.; hence, a municipal officer.

Webster 1828 Edition

Aedile

AE'DILE

,
Noun.
[Lat.] In ancient Rome, an officer or magistrate, who had the care of the public buildings, [ades,] streets, highways, public spectacles, &c.

Definition 2024

aedile

aedile

See also: ædile

English

Alternative forms

Noun

aedile ‎(plural aediles)

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

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Latin

Noun

aedīle

  1. ablative singular of aedīlis

Etymology

From Latin aedilis ‎(“commissioner or magistrate”)

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