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MAJORDOME [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-08-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Domestic Duties (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- butler
1, record 1, English, butler
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- major-domo 2, record 1, English, major%2Ddomo
correct, noun
- majordomo 3, record 1, English, majordomo
correct, noun
- steward 4, record 1, English, steward
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The chief ... servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services. 5, record 1, English, - butler
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Travaux domestiques (Généralités)
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
- maître d’hôtel 2, record 1, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20d%26rsquo%3Bh%C3%B4tel
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- maîtresse d’hôtel 3, record 1, French, ma%C3%AEtresse%20d%26rsquo%3Bh%C3%B4tel
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chef des domestiques d'une maison de particulier chargé de superviser les autres employés, de recevoir les invités, de diriger le service des repas et d'accomplir diverses tâches personnelles. 3, record 1, French, - majordome
Record 1, Key term(s)
- maitre d’hôtel
- maitresse d’hôtel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2022-10-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- butler
1, record 2, English, butler
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- estate manager 1, record 2, English, estate%20manager
correct
- house manager 1, record 2, English, house%20manager
correct
- household manager 1, record 2, English, household%20manager
correct
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- majordome
1, record 2, French, majordome
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- butler's tray
1, record 3, English, butler%27s%20tray
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
butler's tray: an item in the "Food Service Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 3, English, - butler%27s%20tray
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- plateau de majordome
1, record 3, French, plateau%20de%20majordome
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plateau de majordome : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de service des aliments» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 3, French, - plateau%20de%20majordome
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- butler's desk
1, record 4, English, butler%27s%20desk
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
butler's desk: an item in the "Furniture" class of the "Furnishings" category. 2, record 4, English, - butler%27s%20desk
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- meuble de majordome
1, record 4, French, meuble%20de%20majordome
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
meuble de majordome : objet de la classe «Meubles» de la catégorie «Ameublement et accessoires». 2, record 4, French, - meuble%20de%20majordome
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-02-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Restaurant Industry (General)
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- major-domo
1, record 5, English, major%2Ddomo
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- mayor 2, record 5, English, mayor
correct
- head steward 3, record 5, English, head%20steward
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A man in charge of a great, royal, or noble household... 4, record 5, English, - major%2Ddomo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
mayor: The term is derived from the Latin major (greater). 4, record 5, English, - major%2Ddomo
Record number: 5, 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 5, English, - major%2Ddomo
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Restauration (Généralités)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- majordome
1, record 5, French, majordome
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chef des domestiques, du service intérieur de la maison d'un souverain 1, record 5, French, - majordome
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Majordome du roi, du pape. 1, record 5, French, - majordome
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Restaurante (Industria) (Generalidades)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- mayordomo
1, record 5, Spanish, mayordomo
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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