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¹officiary

noun of·fi·ci·ary \ə-ˈfi-shē-ˌer-ē, ȯ-, ä-\

plural of·fi·ci·ar·ies

Definition of OFFICIARY

: a body of officers or officials

Medieval Latin officiarius

First Known Use: 1611

adjective

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

1612

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