major-domo

Noun
Synonyms: seneschal

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. the chief steward or butler of a great householdSynonyms: seneschal
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

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 Webster]
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