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Webster 1913 Edition

Major-domo

Maˊjor-do′mo

,
Noun.
[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.

Webster 1828 Edition

Major-domo

MAJOR-DO'MO

,
Noun.
[major and domus, house.] A man who holds the place of master of the house; a steward; also, a chief minister.

Definition 2024

major-domo

major-domo

See also: majordomo

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major-domo ‎(plural major-domos)

  1. The head steward or butler of a large household.
  2. Somebody who makes arrangements or directs affairs for another.

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