burgomaster
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
To Mayor James J. Walker of New York City, as to many another metropolitan burgomaster, hotel owners have recently complained most bitterly.
From Time Magazine Archive
The burgomaster, with relish rather than resolution, did so immediately.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Queen's Commissioner arrived, Burgomaster Witschey said grace in Dutch, and dinner proceeded: three stout courses followed by brandy and a speech by the burgomaster.
From Time Magazine Archive
The stereotype of the small-city mayor is a Babbittish burgomaster who divides his time between Rotary luncheons and Boy Scout wiener roasts.
From Time Magazine Archive
When forty years of age he was made an alderman of Copenhagen, and in 1654 became its chief burgomaster.
From Fridtjof Nansen A book for the young by Bull, Jacob B.
