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aedile

ae·dile [  dl ] (plural ae·diles)


noun 
Definition:
 
official of ancient Rome: in ancient Rome, a magistrate responsible for public works and buildings, games, markets, and the grain and water supplies

[Mid-16th century. < Latin aedilis< aedes "building"]
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