Definition of alder

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Alder (n.) A tree, usually growing in moist land, and belonging to the genus Alnus. The wood is used by turners, etc.; the bark by dyers and tanners. In the U. S. the species of alder are usually shrubs or small trees..

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Aldermanity :: Aldermanity (n.) Aldermen collectively; the body of aldermen.
Stale :: Stalder (n.) A wooden frame to set casks on.
Alderney :: Alderney (n.) One of a breed of cattle raised in Alderney, one of the Channel Islands. Alderneys are of a dun or tawny color and are often called Jersey cattle. See Jersey, 3..
Aldermancy :: Aldermancy (n.) The office of an alderman.
Balderdash :: Balderdash (v. t.) To mix or adulterate, as liquors..
Alderman :: Alderman (n.) One of a board or body of municipal officers next in order to the mayor and having a legislative function. They may, in some cases, individually exercise some magisterial and administrative functions..
Aldermanly :: Aldermanly (a.) Pertaining to, or like, an alderman..
Scalder :: Scalder (n.) A Scandinavian poet; a scald.
Ealderman :: Ealderman (n.) Alt. of Ealdorma.
Alder-liefest :: Alder-liefest (a.) Most beloved.
Aldermanic :: Aldermanic (a.) Relating to, becoming to, or like, an alderman; characteristic of an alderman..
Aldermanry :: Aldermanry (n.) The district or ward of an alderman.
Alderman :: Alderman (n.) A senior or superior; a person of rank or dignity.
Race :: Race (n.) A strong or rapid current of water, or the channel or passage for such a current; a powerful current or heavy sea, sometimes produced by the meeting of two tides; as, the Portland Race; the Race of Alderney..
Chalder :: Chalder (n.) A kind of bird; the oyster catcher.
Sit :: Sit (v. t.) To hold a session; to be in session for official business; -- said of legislative assemblies, courts, etc.; as, the court sits in January; the aldermen sit to-night..
Aldermanity :: Aldermanity (n.) The state of being an alderman.
Jurat :: "Jurat (n.) A person under oath; specifically, an officer of the nature of an alderman, in certain municipal corporations in England..
Call :: Call (v. t.) To invite or command to meet; to convoke; -- often with together; as, the President called Congress together; to appoint and summon; as, to call a meeting of the Board of Aldermen..
Balderdash :: Balderdash (n.) A worthless mixture, especially of liquors..
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