man·serv·ant

[man-sur-vuhnt]
noun, plural men·serv·ants.
a male servant, especially a valet.

Origin:
1545–55; man1 + servant

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manservant (ˈmænˌsɜːvənt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl menservants
a male servant, esp a valet

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manservant
1550s, from man (n.) + servant.
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