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Webster 1913 Edition

Noun.

[L.

aedilis

, fr.

aedes

temple, public building. Cf.

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

Noun.

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