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单词 Mayor of the Palace
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Mayor of the Palace

(also Major of the Palace)
noun
A nominal subordinate wielding the power of his titular superior. Now historical.
  • Originating in the Frankish kingdoms under the later Merovingian kings; hence also Mayor of Austrasia, Mayor of Neustria..

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in John Rastell. After post-classical Latin major palatii and, in later use, Middle French, French maire du palais; compare post-classical Latin majores palatii palace dignitaries, and major-domo.

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