Spring roses in a bunch for the dignitary's wife (8)

I believe the answer is:

mayoress

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(Other definitions for mayoress that I've seen before include "Female dignitary" , "Local dignitary" , "Civic dignitary" , "Town/city dignitary" , "Head of town council" .)

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