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