A ceremonial duty or service, particularly
Golde (gaue he him)[…]for all maner of veſſels of euery offyce[…]
A ceremonial duty or service
A position of responsibility.
When the office of Secretary of State is vacant, its duties fall upon an official within the department.
From Middle English office, from Old French office, from Latin officium (“personal, official, or moral duty; official position; function; ceremony, esp. last rites”), contracted from opificium (“const...
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"I believed that Dave was just doing a favor for his brother," said Somerville, who added that he assumed Lou and Dave officed together.