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Heemraad
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What's The Definition Of Heemraad?Synonyms | Synonyms for Heemraad: Related Terms | Find terms related to Heemraad: See Also | Heemraad In Webster's Dictionary \Heem"raad`\, n.; pl. {-raaden}. [Sometimes,
incorrectly, {Heemraat} or even {Heemrad}.] [D. heem village
+ raad council, councilor.]
In Holland, and, until the 19th century, also in Cape Colony,
a council to assist a local magistrate in the government of
rural districts; hence, also, a member of such a council.
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