What is "burghmaster"

Burghmaster \Burgh"mas`ter\, n.

1. A burgomaster.

2. (Mining) An officer who directs and lays out the meres or boundaries for the workmen; -- called also bailiff, and barmaster. [Eng.]

n. 1 A burgomaster. 2 (context UK mining dated English) An officer who directs and lays out the meres or boundary for the workers.