English word concierge comes from Latin con-, Latin servus, and later Latin conservus (Fellow slave or servant.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| con- | Latin (lat) | Used in compounds to indicate a being or bringing together of several objects. Used in compounds to indicate the completeness, perfecting of any act, and thus gives intensity to the signification of the simple word. |
| servus | Latin (lat) | (of lands, buildings) subject or liable to servitude. Slavish, servile A serf. A servant. A slave. |
| conservus | Latin (lat) | Fellow slave or servant. |
| concierge | French (fr) | (US) janitor, custodian. Concierge. House-porter, doorkeeper, caretaker. Keeper, jailor (prison). Lodge-keeper of a château. |
| concierge | English (en) | (British) One who attends to the maintenance of a building and provides services to its tenants and visitors.. One who attends to the wishes of hotel guests. |