butler

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but·ler

noun \ˈbət-lər\

Definition of BUTLER

1
: a manservant having charge of the wines and liquors
2
: the chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services

Origin of BUTLER

Middle English buteler, from Anglo-French butiller, from Old French botele bottle — more at bottle
First Known Use: 13th century

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