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factotum in Dutch

factotum in Dutch is factotum, manusje-van-alles, duiveldoetal — factotum means a person hired to do all sorts of odd jobs.

factotum in Dutch

factotum
noun
(dated) A general servant.
manusje-van-alles
noun
(dated) A general servant.
manusje-van-alles
noun
A jack of all trades.
duiveldoetal
noun
A jack of all trades.
factotum
noun
A jack of all trades.

What does "factotum" mean?

  1. noun A person hired to do all sorts of odd jobs.
    "Biden’s and Bush’s factotums had to walk their statements quickly back, emphasizing that U.S. policy had not changed."
  2. noun Someone who can turn their hand to many different kinds of work.
  3. noun (printing, historical) A large decorated block with a gap for any letter, used to mark the start of a chapter in early printed books.
  4. noun A person who takes on many different roles and responsibilities.
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factotum in a sentence

  • Biden’s and Bush’s factotums had to walk their statements quickly back, emphasizing that U.S. policy had not changed.

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What is "factotum" in Dutch?
"factotum" in Dutch is factotum, manusje-van-alles, duiveldoetal. factotum means: A person hired to do all sorts of odd jobs.
Are there other ways to say "factotum" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "factotum": factotum, manusje-van-alles, duiveldoetal.
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