MAJORDOMO


Meaning of MAJORDOMO in English

I. ˌmājə(r)ˈdō(ˌ)mō noun

( -s )

Etymology: Spanish mayordomo or obsolete Italian maiordomo, from Medieval Latin major domus, literally, chief of the house, from major, n. + Latin domus, gen. of domus house — more at timber

1. : a man having charge of great household (as a royal or princely establishment) : a head steward or palace official

2. : butler , steward

3. Southwest : mayordomo

II. noun

: a person who speaks, makes arrangements, or takes charge for another ; broadly : the person who runs an enterprise

majordomo of the county fair

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