Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary - butler
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Butler
butler
I. biographical name Benjamin Franklin 1818-1893 American general & politician II. biographical name Joseph 1692-1752 English theologian III. biographical name Samuel 1612-1680 English satirical poet IV. biographical name Samuel 1835-1902 English novelist & satirist BUTLER noun Etymology: Middle English buteler, from Anglo-French butiller, from Old French botele bottle — more at bottle Date: 13th century 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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n. the principal manservant of a household, usu. in charge of the wine cellar, pantry, etc. Etymology: ME f. AF buteler, OF bouteillier: see BOTTLE ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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- 1171, from Anglo-Fr. buteillier "cup-bearer," from O.Fr. bouteillier, from bouteille "wine vessel, bottle" (see bottle). Word reflects original function as "chief servant in charge of wine." ...Английский Этимологический словарь
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