officiary

noun

of·fi·ci·ary | \ ə-ˈfi-shē-ˌer-ē

, ȯ-, ä-\

plural officiaries

Definition of officiary

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : officer, official

2 : a body of officers or officials

officiary

adjective

Definition of officiary (Entry 2 of 2)

: connected with, derived from, or having a title or rank by virtue of holding an office officiary earl

Noun

borrowed from Medieval Latin officiārius — more at officer entry 1

Adjective

borrowed from Medieval Latin officiārius, from Latin officium "duty, office" + -ārius -ary entry 2

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