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noun
One entrusted with a (small) commission, such as an errand; especially, an attendant or subordinate employee in a public office, hotel, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A uniformed doorman.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
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noun
An undisclosed agent under European civil law.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: law
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noun
a uniformed doorman
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: doorkeeper, doorman, door guard, hall porter, porter, gatekeeper, ostiary
History
Borrowed from French commissionaire, from Latin commissio. Doublet of commissioner.
