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Eschevin

Es′che-vin

,
Noun.
[OF.
eschevin
, a sort of magistrate, alderman, F.
échevin
.]
The alderman or chief officer of an ancient guild.
[Obs.]

Definition 2024

eschevin

eschevin

English

Noun

eschevin ‎(plural eschevins)

  1. (obsolete) The alderman or chief officer of an ancient guild.

Etymology

Old French eschevin, a sort of magistrate, alderman, French échevin.

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