n.
Pronunciation: ' b ə t-l ə r
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