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concierge

The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English | 2009 | Copyright

con·cierge / kônˈsyerzh; 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.

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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology | 1996 | | Copyright

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

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concierge

Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes | 2007 | Copyright

concierge •auberge, barège •concierge

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