n (historical) Any of several local officials, with varying responsibilities.
n (Canada) The president of a township or municipal district council.
n (military|historical) A (l|en|proposed) but (l|en|unadopted) commissioned (l|en|rank) of the w:Royal Air Force | Royal Air Force equivalent to (l|en|wing commander).
v (nautical) To pass a rope through a hole or opening, especially so as to fasten it.