panjandrum
a self-important or pretentious official.
Origin of panjandrum
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How to use panjandrum in a sentence
He and his scheme were referred to me, the panjandrum being graciously pleased to be unable to make head or tail of it.
The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce | Ambrose Biercepanjandrum, pan-jan′drum, n. an imaginary figure of great power and importance, a burlesque potentate.
When he was here before, teachin' singin' school, he wasn't such a Grand panjandrum.
Fair Harbor | Joseph Crosby LincolnDo you mean to say that you actually don't even know where the land of the Grand panjandrum is?
The Mysterious Shin Shira | George Edward FarrowLet them know that their great panjandrum has got to go too, to make room for the Future of the Proletariat.
The Secret Agent | Joseph Conrad
British Dictionary definitions for panjandrum
/ (pænˈdʒændrəm) /
a pompous self-important official or person of rank
Origin of panjandrum
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