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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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  1. 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.
  2. In Holland, and, until the 19th century, also in Cape Colony, acouncil to assist a local magistrate in the government of ruraldistricts; hence, also, a member of such a council.
  3. heemraad (plural heemraads) (historical) In Holland, and, until the 19th century, also in Cape Colony, a council to assist a local magistrate in the government of rural districts. (historical) A member of such a council.