BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
\bˈɔːd ɒv sˈuːpəvˌa͡ɪzəz], \bˈɔːd ɒv sˈuːpəvˌaɪzəz], \b_ˈɔː_d ɒ_v s_ˈuː_p_ə_v_ˌaɪ_z_ə_z]\
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Under the system obtaining in some of the northern states, this name is given to an organized committee, or body of officials, composed of delegates from the several townships in a county, constituting part of the county government, and having special charge of the revenues of the county.
By Henry Campbell Black
Word of the day
tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].