STEWARD


Meaning of STEWARD in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ stjuəd ]

n. & v. 1 a passengers' attendant on a ship or aircraft or train. 2 an official appointed to keep order or supervise arrangements at a meeting or show or demonstration etc. 3 = shop steward. 4 a person responsible for supplies of food etc. for a college or club etc. 5 a person employed to manage another's property. 6 Brit. the title of several officers of State or the royal household (Lord High Steward). --v.tr. act as a steward of (will steward the meeting). øøstewardship n. [OE stiweard f. stig prob. = house, hall + weard WARD]

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