menservants

noun

plural of manservant
as in servants
old-fashioned a man employed in the home of a wealthy person to perform various household or personal services The loyal manservant earned the trust of the emperor.

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  1. servants
  2. men
  3. women
Noun
  • Raised by servants and educated by an uncle, Sade was a spoiled child with a temper and a taste for rebellion.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Protecting the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is essential to ensuring America can continue recruiting and retaining the public servants our communities depend on.
    — Verna L. Williams, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of servants
Noun
  • The only men were the mayor, the three members of town council, the priest from the Catholic church, Father Michael, and the reverend from the Baptist church, as well as a man with a balding head and a full moustache, his suit pressed and clean.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The two men lined up with left winger Vasily Podkolzin at the captain’s practice on Wednesday.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of men
Noun
  • Men currently play best-of-five sets throughout the singles competition at all four Grand Slams, while women play best-of-three.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In past seasons, Joe’s immaturity was directed towards women; this time, it’s channeled into his relationship with Nathan, who acts even more immaturely.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of women
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