Manservant

usgb/ˈmænsɜːrvənt/
noun

A man who serves or works for another person, particularly in a household.

The wealthy family had a manservant who took care of all their domestic needs.
Visual representation of "manservant" - A man who serves or works for another person, particularly in a household.

Often appears as...

  • he is a manservant
  • his manservant
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Historical Usage

Manservant is more common in historical contexts, reflecting past social structures.

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In period dramas, the lord always has a manservant to tend to him.
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Dated Term

The term 'manservant' can sound old-fashioned, as modern job titles may vary.

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He jokingly referred to his aide as his manservant.
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Upper Class

Manservant often implies employment in an affluent or aristocratic household.

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The mansion was so large that they employed a manservant to manage the estates.
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