2. The state of being an alderman. [Jocular]

Al`der*man*like` (&?;), a. Like or suited to an alderman.

Al"der*man*ly, a. Pertaining to, or like, an alderman.

Al"der*man*ly, a. Pertaining to, or like, an alderman. "An aldermanly discretion." Swift.

Al"der*man*ry (&?;), n. 1. The district or ward of an alderman.

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