‖n.;
n. [ L. aedilis, fr. aedes temple, public building. Cf. Edify. ] A magistrate in ancient Rome, who had the superintendence of public buildings, highways, shows, etc.; hence, a municipal officer. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The office of an ædile. T. Arnold. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. Aegeus; Gr. &unr_;. ] Of or pertaining to the sea, or arm of the Mediterranean sea, east of Greece. See Archipelago. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_;, &unr_;, goat + &unr_;, n. pl., heads. ] (Arch.) Sculptured ornaments, used in classical architecture, representing rams' heads or skulls. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. aegilopis, Gr.
‖n. [ L. aegis, fr. Gr.
n. Same as Egophony. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ L., he is sick. ] (Camb. Univ.) A medical certificate that a student is ill. [ 1913 Webster ]