butler

nounservant

Synonyms for butler

noun servant

Antonyms for butler

Word Origin & History

late 12c., from Anglo-French buteillier "cup-bearer," from Old French boteillier "cup-bearer, butler, officer in charge of wine," from boteille "wine vessel, bottle" (see bottle (n.)). The word reflects the position's original function as "chief servant in charge of wine." In Old French, fem. boteilliere was used of the Virgin Mary as "dispenser" of the cup of Mercy.

Example Sentences for butler

Mr. Milbrey glanced at the two shells of the orange which the butler was then removing.

She knew the butler's life history two days after she had ceased to be afraid of him.

The entrance of the butler brought the Inspector's thoughts back to the matter in hand.

To be sure; but she was then called Mrs. Butler—just as pretty a name to my fancy.

Dutton was son to a man who had lived as butler in Mowbray's family.

With the butler it would be so different,' added Jennie, with a deep sigh.

It is such a pity, too, for the butler is my ideal of what a member of the aristocracy should be.

Then she turned to the butler, and inquired if Mr. Arthur was in the house.

But before opening hers, Lady Coryston turned to the butler.

Ernest did this in the novel because Butler had done it in real life.

butler

Synonyms for butler

Antonyms for butler

lackey

waitperson

butler

Synonyms for butler

Antonyms for butler

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