intendant
a person who has the direction or management of some public business, the affairs of an establishment, etc.; a superintendent.
the title of various government officials, especially administrators serving under the French, Spanish, or Portuguese monarchies.
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How to use intendant in a sentence
He told the intendant that he had brought home some fine venison, and wished his orders about it.
The Children of the New Forest | Captain MarryatWell, the story was not badly made up,” said Edward, “only for a stag read man; and what did the intendant say to that?
The Children of the New Forest | Captain Marryat“I hope you are not alarmed at my presence,” said the intendant, looking earnestly at the two girls.
The Children of the New Forest | Captain MarryatHumphrey came out as soon as he perceived the intendant and his party approaching, and whispered to Edward that all was safe.
The Children of the New Forest | Captain MarryatThe intendant dismounted, and ordering everybody but his clerk to wait outside, was ushered into the cottage by Edward.
The Children of the New Forest | Captain Marryat
British Dictionary definitions for intendant
/ (ɪnˈtɛndənt) /
history a provincial or colonial official of France, Spain, or Portugal
a senior administrator in some countries, esp in Latin America
a superintendent or manager
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