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major-domo Definition

major-domo (mā′jər dō′mō)

noun pl. -·mos

  1. a man in charge of a great, royal, or noble household; chief steward
  2. any steward or butler: humorous usage

Etymology: Sp mayordomo or It maggiordomo < LL major domus < L major, greater (see major) + gen. of domus, house

major-domo Synonyms

major-domo

n.

butler, steward, retainer; see servant.