First Known Use: 13th century
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butler
noun but·ler \ˈbət-lər\
: the main male servant in the home of a wealthy person
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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
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Origin of BUTLER
Middle English buteler, from Anglo-French butiller, from Old French botele bottle — more at bottle
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biographical name But·ler \ˈbət-lər\
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Benjamin Franklin 1818–1893 Am. gen. & polit.
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Joseph 1692–1752 Eng. theol.
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Nicholas Murray 1862–1947 Am. educ.; pres. Columbia U. (1901–45)
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Samuel 1612–1680 Eng. satirical poet
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Samuel 1835–1902 Eng. nov. & satirist
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butler
noun but·ler \ˈbət-lər\
Definition of BUTLER for Kids
: the chief male servant of a household
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