Butler
/ˈbʌt.lər/noun
A person employed to manage the household staff and service of a large house.
Did you know?The word began as a title for the servant in charge of the wine cellar and drinking vessels, from Old French and ultimately Late Latin roots tied to a bottle or flask.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
LL
butticula
“A small cask or bottle”
Old French
OF
boteillier
“A servant in charge of bottles and wine”
Middle English
ME
buteler
“A household officer responsible for wine and provisions”
Modern English
English
butler
“A household servant in charge of the dining room and household staff”