First Known Use: 1538
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aedile
noun ae·dile \ˈē-ˌdī(-ə)l, ˈē-dəl\
Definition of AEDILE
: an official in ancient Rome in charge of public works and games, police, and the grain supply
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Origin of AEDILE
Latin aedilis, from aedes temple — more at edify
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