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butler
1[ buht-ler ]
noun
- the chief male servant of a household, usually in charge of serving food, the care of silverware, etc.
- a male servant having charge of the wines and liquors.
- a tray or other receptacle used to serve drinks or food.
verb (used with object)
- to serve (drinks, hors d’oeuvres, etc.) by walking around among guests:
Our waitstaff will butler cocktails on silver trays. The butlered appetizers are all gluten-free.
Butler
2[ buht-ler ]
noun
- Benjamin Franklin, 1818–93, U.S. politician and a Union general in the Civil War.
- Joseph, 1692–1752, English bishop, theologian, and author.
- Nicholas Murray, 1862–1947, U.S. educator: president of Columbia University 1902–45; Nobel Peace Prize 1931.
- Pierce, 1866–1939, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1923–39.
- Samuel, 1612–80, English poet.
- Samuel, 1835–1902, English novelist, essayist, and satirist.
- Smedley Dar·ling·ton [smed, -lee , dahr, -ling-t, uh, n], 1881–1940, U.S. Marine Corps general.
- a city in W Pennsylvania.
butler
1/ ˈʌٱə /
noun
- the male servant of a household in charge of the wines, table, etc: usually the head servant
Butler
2/ ˈʌٱə /
noun
- ButlerJoseph16921752MEnglishRELIGION: bishopRELIGION: theologianWRITING: author Joseph . 1692–1752, English bishop and theologian, author of Analogy of Religion (1736)
- ButlerJosephine (Elizabeth)18281906FBritishSOCIAL SCIENCE: social reformer Josephine ( Elizabeth ). 1828–1906, British social reformer, noted esp for her campaigns against state regulation of prostitution
- ButlerReg19131981MBritishARTS AND CRAFTS: sculptor Reg , full name Reginald Cotterell Butler . 1913–81, British metal sculptor; his works include The Unknown Political Prisoner (1953)
- ButlerR(ichard) A(usten), Baron Butler of Saffron Walden19021982MBritishPOLITICS: statesman R ( ichard ) A ( usten ), Baron Butler of Saffron Walden, known as Rab Butler . 1902–82, British Conservative politician: Chancellor of the Exchequer (1951–55); Home Secretary (1957–62); Foreign Secretary (1963–64)
- ButlerSamuel16121680MEnglishWRITING: poetWRITING: satirist Samuel . 1612–80, English poet and satirist; author of Hudibras (1663–78)
- ButlerSamuel18351902MBritishWRITING: novelist Samuel . 1835–1902, British novelist, noted for his satirical work Erewhon (1872) and his autobiographical novel The Way of All Flesh (1903)
Other yvlog Forms
- ܳl· adjective
- ܳl· noun
- ܲd·ܳl noun
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of butler1
Example Sentences
It depicts an elegant couple dancing on a storm-swept beach accompanied by their butler and maid.
Some offer "ski butlers" to ferry guests to and from the slopes, carry the skis, and even help put on their boots.
Expect impeccable service, plush beds, and oversized bathrooms, plus butler service that will press your clothes and draw you a complimentary bath.
“He’s just a functionary of demonic forces; he’s like the devil’s idiot butler.”
A statement by his wife said he initially worked as an assistant butler, who accompanied family members on trips, but was promoted in 2015.
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