hofmeier

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch hofmeyer. Equivalent to hof +‎ meier.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɔfˌmɛi̯.ər/
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  • Hyphenation: hof‧mei‧er

Noun

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hofmeier m (plural hofmeiers)

  1. (historical) mayor of the palace, steward, majordomo (steward of the Merovingian kings)
  2. (historical) steward, intendant, majordomo
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