Definify.com

Webster 1913 Edition


Burghmaster

Burgh′masˊter

,
Noun.
1.
A burgomaster.
2.
(Mining)
An officer who directs and lays out the meres or boundaries for the workmen; – called also
bailiff
, and
barmaster
.
[Eng.]

Definition 2024


burghmaster

burghmaster

English

Noun

burghmaster (plural burghmasters)

  1. A burgomaster.
  2. (Britain, mining, dated) An officer who directs and lays out the meres or boundaries for the workers.

Synonyms