burgomaster

 
Pronunciation: /ˈbəːgə(ʊ)mɑːstə/

noun

  • the mayor of a Dutch, Flemish, German, Austrian, or Swiss town.

Origin:

late 16th century: from Dutch burgemeester, from burg 'castle, citadel' (see borough) + meester 'master'. The change in the final element was due to association with master1