major-domo

 
Pronunciation: /ˌmeɪdʒəˈdəʊməʊ/

noun (plural major-domos)

  • the chief steward of a large household: I twice left a message, once with Pippa and once with her major-domo, asking him to ring back

Origin:

late 16th century: via Spanish and Italian from medieval Latin major domus 'highest official of the household'