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concierge

Syllabification: (con·cierge)
Pronunciation: /kôNˈsyerZH, ˌkänsēˈerZH/

Definition of concierge

noun

  • 1(especially in France) a caretaker of an apartment complex or a small hotel, typically one living on the premises.
  • 2a hotel employee whose job is to assist guests by arranging tours, making theater and restaurant reservations, etc..

Origin:

mid 16th century (denoting the warden of a house, castle, prison, or royal palace): French, probably based on Latin conservus 'fellow slave'

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