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Meanings
1
A senior household servant who manages the household, often in a Western-style mansion. Common in fiction and historical contexts.
He served as the butler of the ducal household for thirty years.
2
Historical role; an official who managed affairs at a court or noble household. Not used for modern government positions.
In medieval courts, the steward oversaw the preparations for ceremonies.
3
deacon
Christian ecclesiastical title used in Anglican, Lutheran, and some other denominations. Not a common word outside religious contexts.
He serves as a deacon in the church.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉を執事として雇うto hire someone as a butler
He hired a former soldier as his butler.
- 執事を務めるto serve as a butler
He has served as the butler of this mansion for many years.
- 〈人〉に執事をつけるto assign a butler to someone
A personal butler was assigned to the young lady.