Manservant
/ˈmænsɜːrvənt/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Manservant is more common in historical contexts, reflecting past social structures.
In period dramas, the lord always has a manservant to tend to him.
Pro Tip 2/3Dated Term
The term 'manservant' can sound old-fashioned, as modern job titles may vary.
He jokingly referred to his aide as his manservant.
Pro Tip 3/3Upper Class
Manservant often implies employment in an affluent or aristocratic household.
The mansion was so large that they employed a manservant to manage the estates.
Compare with
AttendantButlerDomesticFootmanHousemanServantStewardValet
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