Factotum



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Factotum

• n.杂役, 听差
• ［英］ n.杂役, 听差 ( a person hired to do all sorts of work; handyman)
• ［记］ fact ( 做) +totum ( =everything) 什么事都做 -> 杂役;
• ［同］ 参考: total ( 全部的)

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: New Latin, literally, do everything, from Latin fac (imperative of facere do) + totum everything
• Date: 1566
• 1. a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
• 2. a general servant

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