concierge

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con·cierge / nˈsyerzh; ˌkänsēˈerzh/ • n. 1. (esp. in France) a caretaker of an apartment complex or a small hotel, typically one living on the premises.2. a hotel employee whose job is to assist guests by arranging tours, making theater and restaurant reservations, etc.

concierge

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concierge janitor, caretaker. XVII. — F. (OF. cumcerges) :- Rom. *conservius, alt. of L. conservus fellow slave (see CON-, SERF).