Main Entry:

but·ler

Pronunciation:

\ˈbət-lər\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English buteler, from Anglo-French butiller, from Old French botele bottle — more at bottle

Date:

13th century

1 : a manservant having charge of the wines and liquors 2 : the chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services