01 n. An officer in a king's or a nobleman's household, whose principal business it is to take charge of the liquors, plate, etc.; the head serva…
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An officer in a king's or a nobleman's household, whose principal business it is to take charge of the liquors, plate, etc.; the head servant in a large house.“The butler and the baker of the king of Egypt.” — Gen. xl. 5.“Your wine locked up, your butler strolled abroad.” — Pope.