Higgins was the majordomo on Magnum P.I..
Roarke's majordomo, the cadaverous Summerset, was a constant pain in Eve Dallas's butt.
(You'd have to read the series to understand just how much...)
I tend to be the majordomo where ever I go. (I have as much authority as I can assume---right?)
And do you realize how simple (if not exceedingly precise) communication was before you started this word-a-day stuff?
(Just kidding---lol)