— butlerlike , adj. — butlership , n.
/but"leuhr/ , n.
1. the chief male servant of a household, usually in charge of serving food, the care of silverware, etc.
2. a male servant having charge of the wines and liquors.
[ 1250-1300; ME buteler butuiller, OF bouteillier; see BOTTLE 1 , -ER 2 , -IER 2 ]