town clerk

noun

: a public officer charged with recording the official proceedings and vital statistics of a town

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The Newburgh town clerk declined to comment when asked by ABC News. — Mason Leath, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025 The original deadline to submit signatures to town clerks offices was May 5. — Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026 The dispute appears to stem from last month, when officers filed formal complaints against former town clerk Pat Shinnick, the mayor's wife. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026 Two other council members listed by acting town clerk Armando Trelles, another Graham employee, aren’t on the dais anymore, Graham said. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for town clerk

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of town clerk was in the 14th century

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“Town clerk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/town%20clerk. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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town clerk

noun
: an official who keeps the town records

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town clerk

noun
: a public officer charged with recording the official proceedings and vital statistics of a town
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