noun

1. The chief executive of the municipal government of a city, borough, &c., formerly usually appointed as a caretaker by European royal courts but now usually appointed or elected locally.

2. Short for mayor of the palace, the royal stewards of the Frankish Empire.

3. Synonym of mair, various former officials in the Kingdom of Scotland.

Synonyms: mayoress, Lord Provost, boroughmaster, burgomaster, praetor, provost