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Meaning of aldermaness in English:

aldermaness

noun

  • An alderman's wife. Compare "aldress", "alderwoman".

Pronunciation

aldermaness

/ˌɔːldəməˈnɛs/ /ˌɒldəməˈnɛs/

Origin

Mid 19th century. From alderman + -ess.