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Definitions for major-domo
ˌmeɪ dʒərˈdoʊ moʊma·jor-do·mo

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. major-domo, seneschalnoun

    the chief steward or butler of a great household

Wiktionary

  1. major-domonoun

    The head steward or butler of a large household.

  2. major-domonoun

    Somebody who makes arrangements or directs affairs for another.

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  1. major-domo

    A major-domo is a chief servant or the head steward of a large household. In a royal or noble household, the major-domo may be in charge of managing the domestic staff, handling the affairs of the house or arranging social events. The term can also refer to someone who takes care of administrative tasks or provides services in an organization.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Major-domonoun

    a man who has authority to act, within certain limits, as master of the house; a steward; also, a chief minister or officer

  2. Etymology: [Sp. mayordomo, or It. maggiordomo; both fr. LL. majordomus; L. major greater + domus house.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of major-domo in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of major-domo in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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