butler

English

/ˈbʌt.lə(ɹ)/, /ˈbʌt.lɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • A manservant having charge of wines and liquors.
  • 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.
  • A valet, a male personal attendant.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English butler derived from Old French buttiler derived from Latin botellārius affix from English bottle.

Origin

English

bottle

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