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butler

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[ buht-ler ]

noun

  1. the chief male servant of a household, usually in charge of serving food, the care of silverware, etc.
  2. a male servant having charge of the wines and liquors.
  3. a tray or other receptacle used to serve drinks or food.


verb (used with object)

  1. 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

  1. Benjamin Franklin, 1818–93, U.S. politician and a Union general in the Civil War.
  2. Joseph, 1692–1752, English bishop, theologian, and author.
  3. Nicholas Murray, 1862–1947, U.S. educator: president of Columbia University 1902–45; Nobel Peace Prize 1931.
  4. Pierce, 1866–1939, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1923–39.
  5. Samuel, 1612–80, English poet.
  6. Samuel, 1835–1902, English novelist, essayist, and satirist.
  7. Smedley Dar·ling·ton [smed, -lee , dahr, -ling-t, uh, n], 1881–1940, U.S. Marine Corps general.
  8. a city in W Pennsylvania.

butler

1

/ ˈʌٱə /

noun

  1. the male servant of a household in charge of the wines, table, etc: usually the head servant
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Butler

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/ ˈʌٱə /

noun

  1. ButlerJoseph16921752MEnglishRELIGION: bishopRELIGION: theologianWRITING: author Joseph . 1692–1752, English bishop and theologian, author of Analogy of Religion (1736)
  2. ButlerJosephine (Elizabeth)18281906FBritishSOCIAL SCIENCE: social reformer Josephine ( Elizabeth ). 1828–1906, British social reformer, noted esp for her campaigns against state regulation of prostitution
  3. ButlerReg19131981MBritishARTS AND CRAFTS: sculptor Reg , full name Reginald Cotterell Butler . 1913–81, British metal sculptor; his works include The Unknown Political Prisoner (1953)
  4. 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)
  5. ButlerSamuel16121680MEnglishWRITING: poetWRITING: satirist Samuel . 1612–80, English poet and satirist; author of Hudibras (1663–78)
  6. ButlerSamuel18351902MBritishWRITING: novelist Samuel . 1835–1902, British novelist, noted for his satirical work Erewhon (1872) and his autobiographical novel The Way of All Flesh (1903)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of butler1

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English buteler, from Anglo-French butuiller, Old French bouteillier, from Medieval Latin ܳٳپܱܲ, derivative of butticula ; bottle 1, -er 2, -ier 2
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of butler1

C13: from Old French bouteillier , from bouteille bottle 1
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It depicts an elegant couple dancing on a storm-swept beach accompanied by their butler and maid.

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Some offer "ski butlers" to ferry guests to and from the slopes, carry the skis, and even help put on their boots.

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Expect impeccable service, plush beds, and oversized bathrooms, plus butler service that will press your clothes and draw you a complimentary bath.

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“He’s just a functionary of demonic forces; he’s like the devil’s idiot butler.”

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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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