Major-domo - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Major-domo :  (noun)

1: the chief steward or butler of a great household [syn: seneschal]

Based on WordNet 2.0

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.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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