Meaning of butler in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbətlər/

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  1. Noun

    butler

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French bouteillier‘cupbearer’, from bouteille‘bottle’

    Definitions

    1. a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

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