ˈbətlə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English buteler, boteler, from Old French bouteillier bottle bearer, from bouteille bottle — more at bottle
1. : a manservant having charge of the wines and liquors
2. : an officer of a royal household who was originally the supplier of wines
3. : the chief servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, performs personal services as requested, and serves or directs the serving of meals
4. : a receptacle used for collecting, carrying, holding, or serving especially food or drinks
silent butler