butlers
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/ˈbʌtlər/
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/ˈbʌtlə/
(butler)
household head server (wine/dining)
Etymology
'butler' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'bouteillier', where 'bouteille' meant 'bottle' (a person concerned with bottles/wine).
'butler' changed from Old French 'bouteillier' into Middle English forms such as 'buteler' and eventually became the modern English word 'butler'.
Initially, it meant 'the person who looked after bottles or the wine cellar', but over time it evolved into the current meaning of 'the senior male household servant in charge of dining, wine, and related staff'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'butler': male domestic servants who are in charge of the dining room, wine cellar, pantry, and who often supervise other household staff.
Butlers in large houses often coordinate the serving staff during formal dinners.
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Last updated: 2025/10/08 05:16