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MAJORDOME [4 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-10-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- butler
1, record 1, English, butler
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- estate manager 1, record 1, English, estate%20manager
correct
- house manager 1, record 1, English, house%20manager
correct
- household manager 1, record 1, English, household%20manager
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- majordome
1, record 1, French, majordome
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-02-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Restaurant Industry (General)
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- major-domo
1, record 2, English, major%2Ddomo
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mayor 2, record 2, English, mayor
correct
- head steward 3, record 2, English, head%20steward
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A man in charge of a great, royal, or noble household... 4, record 2, English, - major%2Ddomo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
mayor: The term is derived from the Latin major (greater). 4, record 2, English, - major%2Ddomo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The medieval major-domus (major-domo) was chief of a household from royal stewardship and the term was adapted to municipal usage. 2, record 2, English, - major%2Ddomo
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Restauration (Généralités)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- majordome
1, record 2, French, majordome
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chef des domestiques, du service intérieur de la maison d'un souverain 1, record 2, French, - majordome
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Majordome du roi, du pape. 1, record 2, French, - majordome
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Restaurante (Industria) (Generalidades)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- mayordomo
1, record 2, Spanish, mayordomo
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-01-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Restaurant Industry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- butler
1, record 3, English, butler
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 6683 - Other Elemental Personal Services Occupations. 2, record 3, English, - butler
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Restauration
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- majordome
1, record 3, French, majordome
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 6683 - Autre personnel élémentaire de services personnels. 2, record 3, French, - majordome
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-12-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Restaurant Industry (General)
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- major-domo
1, record 4, English, major%2Ddomo
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- steward 2, record 4, English, steward
Great Britain
- butler 2, record 4, English, butler
Great Britain
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Butler: The chief servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, performs personal services as requested, and serves or directs the serving of meals. 2, record 4, English, - major%2Ddomo
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Restauration (Généralités)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- majordome
1, record 4, French, majordome
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- maître d'hôtel 2, record 4, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20d%27h%C3%B4tel
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Maître d'hôtel chez un riche particulier. 3, record 4, French, - majordome
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Maître d'hôtel de grande maison. 4, record 4, French, - majordome
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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