Associations to the word «Commissionaire»

Wiktionary

COMMISSIONAIRE, noun. One entrusted with a (small) commission, such as an errand; especially, an attendant or subordinate employee in a public office, hotel, etc.
COMMISSIONAIRE, noun. (British) A uniformed doorman.
COMMISSIONAIRE, noun. (legal) An undisclosed agent under European civil law.

Dictionary definition

COMMISSIONAIRE, noun. A uniformed doorman.

Wise words

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