major-domo

[ mey-jer-doh-moh ]

noun

, plural ma·jor-do·mos.

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.

major-domo

/ ˌmeɪdʒəˈdəʊməʊ /

noun

1. the chief steward or butler of a great household
2. facetious.
   a steward or butler

Word History and Origins

Origin of major-domo¹

1580–90; < Spanish mayordomo < Medieval Latin majordomūs head of the house, equivalent to major major + domūs, genitive of domus house; dome

Word History and Origins

Origin of major-domo¹

C16: from Spanish mayordomo, from Medieval Latin mājor domūs head of the household

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