Factotum

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Definition: an employee that does a wide range of duties

This is sort of like a “life manager” or personal assistant or majordomo. A factotum assists someone by performing whatever tasks they need.

The word is Latin for “do all.”

Why I Looked It Up

In an episode of Moonlighting, a couple introduces their servant as their “factotum.”

I probably wouldn’t have even noticed if not for the closed captioning.

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From The Money Kings:

The Goldmans engaged Glenway Wescott, a young writer who would later win acclaim for his novels and essays, as Henry’s companion and factotum.

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