hofmeier

== Dutch == === Etymology === From Middle Dutch hofmeyer. Equivalent to hof +‎ meier. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɦɔfˌmɛi̯.ər/ Hyphenation: hof‧mei‧er === Noun === hofmeier m (plural hofmeiers, no diminutive) (historical) mayor of the palace, steward, majordomo (steward of the Merovingian kings) (historical) steward, intendant, majordomo