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commis

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒmi/
(also commis chef)
Definition of commis

noun (plural same /ˈkɒmi, ˈkɒmɪz/)

  • a junior chef.

Origin:

1930s: from French, 'deputy, clerk', past participle of commettre 'entrust', from Latin committere (see commit)

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