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Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch hofmeyer. Equivalent to hof + meier.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɦɔfˌmɛi̯.ər/
- Hyphenation: hof‧mei‧er
Noun
hofmeier m (plural hofmeiers)
- (historical) mayor of the palace, steward, majordomo (steward of the Merovingian kings)
- (historical) steward, intendant, majordomo