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seneschal
[ sen-uh-shuhl ]
noun
- an officer having full charge of domestic arrangements, ceremonies, the administration of justice, etc., in the household of a medieval prince or dignitary; steward.
seneschal
/ ˈsɛnɪʃəl /
noun
- a steward of the household of a medieval prince or nobleman who took charge of domestic arrangements, etc
- a cathedral official
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Origin of seneschal1
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Origin of seneschal1
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Example Sentences
The Seneschal leaned back, and was concerned to feel his pulses throbbing a shade too quickly.
His brows came together in a frown, from which the Seneschal argued that his suggestion was not well received.
He bowed, with a flourish of his plumed hat, and would with that have taken his departure but that the Seneschal stayed him.
At his desk sat his secretary, who had been a witness of the interview, lost in wonder almost as great as the Seneschal's own.
To the invitation to precede him she readily responded, and, with a bow to the Seneschal, she began to walk across the apartment.
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