hofmeier

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch hofmeyer. Equivalent to hof +‎ meier.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦɔfˌmɛi̯.ər/

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• Hyphenation: hof‧mei‧er

Noun

hofmeier m (plural hofmeiers)

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