major-domo
- noun
- /ˈmeɪdʒər ˈdoʊmoʊ/
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mayordomo
- The major-domo announced dinner in a formal tone, instructing the guests to take their seats.
Examples
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The courtiers gather, excited, as the major domo readies to make his announcement.
Fiction book (1997) -
As the major-domo of the estate, he managed all the staff and oversaw daily operations.
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"Well, well," says, in an altered tone of voice, the major domo.
Fiction book (1999) -
The Japanese major domo we saw at Hadden's plane appears in the hatchway.
Fiction book (1997) -
George was Dan's major domo and bodyguard.
Fiction book (2001) -
A dark-suited Japanese major domo helps Ellie out of the helicopter.
Fiction book (1997) -
Before the boxes were wrapped with paper and waxed cloth, the major-domo had to insert "the usual note."
Academic text (1995) -
The major-domo holding down the front-door post stared at this sudden invasion and said: "Now what the hell?" in rather a mild voice, all things considered.
Fiction book (2001) -
In his September petty-cash report, major-domo Angelo Orlandi recorded a payment to Gismondi for two prints "that were lacking."
Academic text (1995) -
After pulling the satin impressions, the printer consigned them to the major-domo, who saw to it that gold lace was applied to the height of one thumb.
Academic text (1995)
Synonyms
161
3.7
A man who manages the staff in a large house and serves meals
110
1.1
A person who manages household chores and keeps the home clean
3
9.1
A person who manages the staff and daily running of a large house or event
1
9.8
A person who manages the household and formal events for a king or other important person
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9.9
A person who runs a large household and its staff, often in medieval times
How Senior
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Major-domo comes from the Spanish mayordomo and the Latin parts major ('greater') and domus ('house'). It originally meant the 'greater of the house' — the head servant who runs the house and looks after the staff, which is why today a major-domo is the chief steward of a large household.