Originally Posted by pearlescence It does mean pompous idiot, but a pompous idiot who is in charge. (my spelling may be suspect) If they haven't replied, even after this thread...... My OED says: Panjandrum-a person who has, or claims to have a great deal of authority or influence. Origin from grand panjandrum an invented phrase in a nonsence verse by Samuel Foote 1755.
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