major-domos

Variant of major-domo

noun pl. major-domos

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

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

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