aedile

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

AEdile \[AE]"dile\, n. [L. aedilis, fr. aedes temple, public
   building. Cf. {Edify}.]
   A magistrate in ancient Rome, who had the superintendence of
   public buildings, highways, shows, etc.; hence, a municipal
   officer.
   [1913 Webster]