/ ˈstjuːəd; NAmE ˈstuːərd/ noun
1.
a man whose job is to take care of passengers on a ship, an aircraft or a train and who brings them meals, etc.
2.
a person who helps to organize a large public event, for example a race, public meeting, etc.
SYN marshal
3.
a person whose job is to arrange for the supply of food to a college, club, etc.
—see also shop steward
4.
a person employed to manage another person's property, especially a large house or land
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WORD ORIGIN
Old English stīweard , from stig (probably in the sense house, hall ) + weard ward .