officiary

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noun

of·​fi·​ci·​ary ə-ˈfi-shē-ˌer-ē 

ȯ-,

ä-

plural officiaries

1

: officer, official

2

: a body of officers or officials

officiary

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adjective

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

officiary earl

Word History

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