[MR] New name for Troll (This is a Poll)

[Jeanne]

Majordomo?

Soffya
Chatelaine
Argent, a patriarchal cross between three crescent gules on a chief sable
three fleur-de-lys Or
Order of St. Roche
Incipient Canton of Sudentur
Barony of Stierbach
Kingdom of Atlantia

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[mailto:atlantia-bounces at atlantia.sca.org]On Behalf Of Dave Montuori
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2003 10:55 AM
To: The Merry Rose at Cheapside
Subject: Re: [MR] New name for Troll (This is a Poll)


Scripsit Galen:
>    Here are a couple of new names for Troll.  Let me  know what you
> think is the best or an alternative.
>
> Gatekeeper  or  Concierge (Websters definition: Multilingual hotel staff
> person who handles reservations, mail and luggage arrangements)

"Concierge" is Right Out. The folks working the check-in desk do not have
time to deal with schlepping anything, or even making arrangements for
same, which to my mind is an integral part of a concierge's duties.

I've seen "Gatekeeper" used at a number of events. Also "doorward(en)".

Evan

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