seneschal
an officer having full charge of domestic arrangements, ceremonies, the administration of justice, etc., in the household of a medieval prince or dignitary; steward.
Origin of seneschal
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How to use seneschal in a sentence
The seneschal leaned back, and was concerned to feel his pulses throbbing a shade too quickly.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniHis brows came together in a frown, from which the seneschal argued that his suggestion was not well received.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniHe bowed, with a flourish of his plumed hat, and would with that have taken his departure but that the seneschal stayed him.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniAt his desk sat his secretary, who had been a witness of the interview, lost in wonder almost as great as the seneschal's own.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniTo the invitation to precede him she readily responded, and, with a bow to the seneschal, she began to walk across the apartment.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael Sabatini
British Dictionary definitions for seneschal
/ (ˈsɛnɪʃəl) /
a steward of the household of a medieval prince or nobleman who took charge of domestic arrangements, etc
British a cathedral official
Origin of seneschal
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