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major-domo — [mā′jər dō′mō] n. pl. major domos [Sp mayordomo or It maggiordomo < LL major domus < L major, greater (see MAJOR) + gen. of domus, house] 1. a man in charge of a great, royal, or noble household; chief steward 2. any steward or butler:… … English World dictionary
major-domo — ► NOUN (pl. major domos) ▪ the chief steward of a large household. ORIGIN Spanish and Italian, from Latin major domus highest official of the household … English terms dictionary
Major-domo — Ma jor do mo, n. [Sp. mayordomo, or It. maggiordomo; both fr. LL. majordomus; L. major greater + domus house.] A man who has authority to act, within certain limits, as master of the house; a steward; also, a chief minister or officer. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
major-domo — /may jeuhr doh moh/, n., pl. major domos. 1. a man in charge of a great household, as that of a sovereign; a chief steward. 2. a steward or butler. 3. a person who makes arrangements for another. [1580 90; < Sp mayordomo < ML majordomus head of… … Universalium
major-domo — [ˌmeɪdʒə dəʊməʊ] noun (plural major domos) the chief steward of a large household. Origin C16: via Sp. and Ital. from med. L. major domus highest official of the household … English new terms dictionary
major-domo — /meɪdʒə ˈdoʊmoʊ/ (say mayjuh dohmoh) noun (plural major domos) 1. a man in charge of a great household, as that of a sovereign; a chief steward. 2. a steward or butler. {Spanish mayordomo, or Italian maggiordomo, from Medieval Latin mājor domūs… …
major-domo — n. (pl. os) 1 the chief official of an Italian or Spanish princely household. 2 a house steward; a butler. Etymology: orig. mayordome f. Sp. mayordomo, It. maggiordomo f. med.L major domus highest official of the household (as MAJOR, DOME) … Useful english dictionary
major-domo — noun a) The head steward or butler of a large household. b) Somebody who makes arrangements or directs affairs for another. Syn: seneschal … Wiktionary
major-domo — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. butler, steward, retainer; see servant … English dictionary for students
major-domo — manager of a household … English contemporary dictionary
