aedile – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
aedile
n.
official of ancient Rome who was in charge of public works the streets and games who supervised markets and water and grain supply
Aedile
Aedile (, from
aedes, "temple building") was an office of the
Roman Republic. Based in Rome, the aediles were responsible for maintenance of public buildings (
aedes) and regulation of public
festivals. They also had powers to enforce public order.
Aedile
(n.)
A magistrate in ancient Rome, who had the superintendence of public buildings, highways, shows, etc.; hence, a municipal officer.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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