aedile Meaning, Definition & Usage

Æ"dile noun (Also<
  • AEdile
  • Ædile
  • Edile
)
Etymology
L. aedilis, fr. aedes temple, public building. Cf. Edify.
Definitions
  1. A magistrate in ancient Rome, who had the superintendence of public buildings, highways, shows, etc.; hence, a municipal officer.

Webster 1913