| 释义 |
ma·jor·do·mo
I. \ˌmājə(r)ˈdō(ˌ)mō\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Spanish mayordomo or obsolete Italian maiordomo, from Medieval Latin major domus, literally, chief of the house, from major, n. + Latin domus, gen. of domus house — more at timber
1. : a man having charge of great household (as a royal or princely establishment) : a head steward or palace official
2. : butler, steward
3. Southwest : mayordomo
II. noun
: a person who speaks, makes arrangements, or takes charge for another ; broadly : the person who runs an enterprise
< majordomo of the county fair > |