seneschal

sen·e·schal

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sen-uh-shuh l]
- /ˈsɛn ə ʃəl/
- /ˈse.nɪʃ.l̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sen-uh-shuh l]
- /ˈsɛn ə ʃəl/

Definitions of seneschal word

noun seneschal an officer having full charge of domestic arrangements, ceremonies, the administration of justice, etc., in the household of a medieval prince or dignitary; steward. 1
noun seneschal head servant 1
noun seneschal a steward of the household of a medieval prince or nobleman who took charge of domestic arrangements, etc 0
noun seneschal a cathedral official 0
noun seneschal a steward or major-domo in the household of a medieval noble 0

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Origin of seneschal

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Middle French < Frankish; compare Medieval Latin seniscalcus senior servant, cognate with Old High German senescalh (sene- old, senior + scalh servant)

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Parts of speech for Seneschal

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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seneschal popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for seneschal

noun seneschal

chamberlain — A chamberlain is the person who is in charge of the household affairs of a king, queen, or person of high social rank.
major-domo — a man in charge of a great household, as that of a sovereign; a chief steward.
manciple — an officer or steward of a monastery, college, etc., authorized to purchase provisions.
dapifer — The servant that brings the meat to the table at a meal.

All 4 Synonyms of seneschal