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majordome

butler, majordomo

noun mah-zhor-DOM Rare
People & Society Family

Origin: Latin 'major domus' (master of the house)

Usage Note

Majordome is the head of a large household staff — the butler who manages servants and domestic affairs. The term retains a formal or aristocratic flavour; in everyday French maître d'hôtel is more common for a household manager. The word entered French from medieval Latin via Italian.

Examples

"Le majordome annonça l'arrivée des invités."

Natural Translation

The butler announced the arrival of the guests.

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