starosta

noun2

1. •
   In Russia, the head man of a village community.

   • One family, whose chief…performs the functions of staroste, or magistrate of the village. — 1796
2. •
   In the former kingdom of Poland, a noble holding a castle and domain bestowed by the Crown.

   • Major-General Bokumbs…has been lately killed by a Peasant, who was hired to commit the murther by a Staroste. — 1670