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butler

/ˈbʌt.lə(ɹ)/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A manservant having charge of 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.
  3. A valet, a male personal attendant.
  4. To buttle, to dispense wines or liquors; to take the place of a butler.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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