hofmeier

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɦɔfˌmɛi̯.ər/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) , steward, majordomo steward of the Merovingian kings
  • (historical) steward, intendant, majordomo

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch hofmeyer compound from Dutch, Flemish hof (court, garden, yard, rim, circle, courtyard) + Dutch, Flemish meier.

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

meier

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