'Podesta' definitions:

Definition of 'Podesta'

From: GCIDE
  • Podesta \Po*des"ta\, n. [It. podest[`a], fr. L. potestas power, magistracy. See Potent.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. One of the chief magistrates of the Italian republics in the Middle Ages. --Brande & C. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A mayor, alderman, or other magistrate, in some towns of Italy. [1913 Webster]