Synonyms for major-domo
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : mey-jer-doh-moh |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌmeɪ dʒərˈdoʊ moʊ |
Top 10 synonyms for major-domo Other synonyms for the word major-domo
Définition of major-domo
Origin :- 1580s, via Italian maggiordomo or Spanish mayordomo, from Medieval Latin major domus "chief of the household," also "mayor of the palace" under the Merovingians, from Latin major "greater" (see major (adj.)) + genitive of domus "house" (see domestic).
- As in : noun dining room attendant
- As in steward : noun custodian
- Miguel, the major-domo, was taken with his wife and two daughters, the other men were young.
- Extract from : « The Treasure Trail » by Marah Ellis Ryan
- "Here is Squire Doolittle below, sir," commenced the major-domo.
- Extract from : « The Pioneers » by James Fenimore Cooper
- Richard approached him, followed by Monsieur Le Quoi and the major-domo.
- Extract from : « The Pioneers » by James Fenimore Cooper
- The dinner was announced by the major-domo of the household.
- Extract from : « Four Young Explorers » by Oliver Optic
- The major-domo rubbed his hands with an air of satisfaction.
- Extract from : « Wood Rangers » by Mayne Reid
- The major-domo it was, who, as the other mozos, was half equipped for a journey.
- Extract from : « The Free Lances » by Mayne Reid
- While Thérèse was reading, Lady Beltham continued her conversation with her major-domo.
- Extract from : « Fantmas » by Pierre Souvestre
- The major-domo reassured her: he had no lack of self-confidence.
- Extract from : « Fantmas » by Pierre Souvestre
- "We didn't give him time to invent one," said the major-domo.
- Extract from : « Fantmas » by Pierre Souvestre
- The major-domo and the girls sprang to her side to lavish attentions upon her.
- Extract from : « Fantmas » by Pierre Souvestre
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