Town leader (5)
I believe the answer is:
elder
(Other definitions for elder that I've seen before include "comparatively aged" , "Ancestor" , "Tribal leader; tree" , "Character of church" , "Woody shrub - used for wine, tea or cordial" .)
I believe the answer is:
elder
(Other definitions for elder that I've seen before include "comparatively aged" , "Ancestor" , "Tribal leader; tree" , "Character of church" , "Woody shrub - used for wine, tea or cordial" .)