manservant

[ man-sur-vuhnt ]

noun

, plural men·serv·ants.

1. a male servant, especially a valet.

manservant

/ ˈmænˌsɜːvənt /

noun

1. a male servant, esp a valet

Word History and Origins

Origin of manservant¹

First recorded in 1545–55; man + servant

Example Sentences

A manservant can become an accounts man, a hillbilly a blue-blooded Manhattan prince.

From The Daily Beast

The old manservant was the selfsame man who had so devotedly served the previous tenant.

From Project Gutenberg

If a man has bought a manservant or a maidservant and has a complaint, his seller shall answer the complaint.

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But for that, the manservant, Martin by name, last saw him in this room.

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Presently a manservant entered and, bowing, indicated mutely that his master would see her now.

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A respectful manservant took Hugh's coat and hat; he led the way, and flung a door wide.

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Related Words

• servant