An officer of the barmote.
A local judge among miners.
A local VIP, a muckamuck or big shot reckoned to lead some local group.
Synonym of mair, various former officials in the Kingdom of Scotland.
The chief executive of the municipal government of a city, borough, etc., formerly (historical) usually appointed as a caretaker by European royal courts but now usually appointed or elected locally.
A largely ceremonial position in some municipal governments that presides over the city council while a contracted city manager holds actual executive power.