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