officiary

1 of 2

noun

of·fi·ci·ary ə-ˈfi-shē-ˌer-ē

ȯ-,

ä-

plural officiaries

: officer, official

: a body of officers or officials

officiary

2 of 2

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

officiary earl

Etymology

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

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1506, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1612, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of officiary was circa 1506

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Style

“Officiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/officiary. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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