burgomaster
The origin and history of burgomaster.
Etymology
A partial calque of Dutch burgemeester, replacing part of the word with master. Compare also boroughmaster.
The origin and history of burgomaster.
A partial calque of Dutch burgemeester, replacing part of the word with master. Compare also boroughmaster.
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