mayor of the palace

may·or of the pal·ace

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mey-er, mair uhv, ov stressed th ee pal-is]
- /ˈmeɪ ər, mɛər ʌv, ɒv stressed ði ˈpæl ɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mey-er, mair uhv, ov stressed th ee pal-is]
- /ˈmeɪ ər, mɛər ʌv, ɒv stressed ði ˈpæl ɪs/

Definition of mayor of the palace words

noun mayor of the palace one of a line of hereditary administrative lieutenants to the Merovingian kings who eventually took over royal function and title in the Frankish kingdoms; a palatine. 1

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Origin of mayor of the palace

First appearance:

before 1520

One of the 28% oldest English words

1520-30; translation of Medieval Latin major domūs; see major-domo

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Parts of speech for Mayor of the palace

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mayor of the palace popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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