I. ə-ˈfi-shē-ˌer-ē, ȯ-, ä- noun
( plural -ar·ies )
Etymology: Medieval Latin officiarius
Date: 1611
1. : officer , official
2. : a body of officers or officials
II. adjective
Date: 1612
: connected with, derived from, or having a title or rank by virtue of holding an office
officiary earl