Seneschal (Noun)
Meaning
The chief steward or butler of a great household.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The lord of the manor entrusted his seneschal with the task of managing the household staff.
- The seneschal ensured that the wine cellar was well-stocked and the table settings were impeccable for the royal visit.
- As the seneschal of the castle, it was his duty to oversee the daily operations of the estate.
- The seneschal discreetly arranged for the young prince's midnight snacks to be delivered to his chambers.
- After years of faithful service, the aging seneschal was granted a generous pension and a small cottage on the estate.