échevin
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French [edit]
Etymology [edit]
Medieval Latin scabinus < Frankish *skapin.
Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: /eʃvɛ̃/
Noun [edit]
échevin m (plural échevins)
- (historical) town magistrate
- (Belgium) deputy mayor
- (Canada) alderman, municipal councillor
