MAJORDOMO

A 'majordomo' is the head (''major'') person of a domestic (''domo'') staff, one who acts on behalf of the (often absent) owner of a typically large residence. Similar terms include ''castellan'', ''chamberlain'', ''seneschal'', ''maître d'hôtel'', ''butler'' and ''steward''.
The etymology is from ''mayordomo'' (Spanish) and ''major domus'' (Latin).
Usually ranking above the butler, the majordomo is responsible for all managerial and financial affairs concerning his employer's households. This term, now seldom used, was common in Europe until the early 20th century. Significantly, the French term now used as equivalent to ''butler'' still is ''majordome''.

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★ Mayor of the Palace, also known as ''Majordomo'', an essentially political medieval use of the title and office.

★ Papal majordomo