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Synonyms for butler

Grammar : Noun
Spell : buht-ler
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbʌt lər

Définition of butler

Origin :
  • 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.
  • noun servant
Example sentences :
  • Mr. Milbrey glanced at the two shells of the orange which the butler was then removing.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • She knew the butler's life history two days after she had ceased to be afraid of him.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • The entrance of the butler brought the Inspector's thoughts back to the matter in hand.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • To be sure; but she was then called Mrs. Butler—just as pretty a name to my fancy.
  • Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • Dutton was son to a man who had lived as butler in Mowbray's family.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • It is such a pity, too, for the butler is my ideal of what a member of the aristocracy should be.
  • Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr
  • With the butler it would be so different,' added Jennie, with a deep sigh.
  • Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr
  • Then she turned to the butler, and inquired if Mr. Arthur was in the house.
  • Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward
  • But before opening hers, Lady Coryston turned to the butler.
  • Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward
  • Ernest did this in the novel because Butler had done it in real life.
  • Extract from : « Samuel Butler: A Sketch » by Henry Festing Jones

Antonyms for butler

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