1. An agent or factor; a commission merchant.
2. One of a class of attendants, in some European cities, who perform miscellaneous services for travelers.
COMMISSIONSHIP
Com*mis"sion*ship, n.
Defn: The office of commissioner. Sir W. Scott.
COMMISSIVE
Com*mis"sive, a.
Defn: Relating to commission; of the nature of, or involving, commission. [R.]
COMMISSURAL
Com*mis"su*ral ( or ), a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to a commissure.
COMMISSURE Com*mis"sure ( or ; 134-6), n. Etym: [L. commissura a joing together: cf. F. commissure. See Commit.]
1. A joint, seam, or closure; the place where two bodies, or parts of a body, meet and unite; an interstice, cleft, or juncture.