Landdrost
/ (ˈlændrɒst) /
Southern African history the chief magistrate of a district
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How to use Landdrost in a sentence
Landdrost Schutte and Captain Shields quarrel over who shall have charge of the jail.
A Woman's Part in a Revolution | Natalie Harris HammondFor each electoral district there is a magistrate or Landdrost, whose duties are similar to those of a Civil Commissioner.
The Last Boer War | H. Rider HaggardLanddrost Stockenstrom, who accompanied this force, rode up to a party of the natives and urgently endeavoured to secure peace.
History of the Zulu War | A. WilmotThe Landdrost is the friend of the Boer, and he can always "square" him in a matter against a native.
Native Races and the War | Josephine Elizabeth ButlerFor each electoral district there is a magistrate or Landdrost whose duties are similar to those of a Civil Commissioner.
Cetywayo and his White Neighbours | H. Rider Haggard
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