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manservant

[ man-sur-vuhnt ]

noun

, plural men·serv·ants.
  1. a male servant, especially a valet.


manservant

/ ˈmænˌsɜːvənt /

noun

  1. a male servant, esp a valet


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Word History and Origins

Origin of manservant1

First recorded in 1545–55; man + servant

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Example Sentences

A manservant can become an accounts man, a hillbilly a blue-blooded Manhattan prince.

The old manservant was the selfsame man who had so devotedly served the previous tenant.

If a man has bought a manservant or a maidservant and has a complaint, his seller shall answer the complaint.

But for that, the manservant, Martin by name, last saw him in this room.

Presently a manservant entered and, bowing, indicated mutely that his master would see her now.

A respectful manservant took Hugh's coat and hat; he led the way, and flung a door wide.

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