abstract:A majordomo is a person who speaks, makes arrangements, or takes charge for another. Typically, the term refers to the highest (major) person of a household (doms or domicile) staff, who acts on behalf of the (often absent) owner of a (typically) large or significant residence.
Footmen in livery andknee-breeches drew back and replacedtheguests 'chairswhen theysat down, whilethe major-domo ceremoniously ladled out steamingsoup from asilvertureen.