restauranteur
(ˌrɛstərənˈtœː(r))
[f. restaurant + -eur as in restaurateur.]
= restaurateur 1.
An erroneous form.
| 1949 E. Hyams Grape Vine in England viii. 136 The second thinning may be done when the grapes are about the size of those very large and granite-like marrowfat peas which are beloved of English restauranteurs, or used to be. 1958 Wall St. Jrnl. 30 Sept. 7/3 Jack Dempsey, one-time heavyweight champion turned restauranteur. 1980 Guardian Weekly 20 Jan. 20/3 The growing number of hoteliers and restauranteurs. |