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underservant

American  
[uhn-der-sur-vuhnt] / ˈʌn dərˌsɜr vənt /

noun

  1. a servant of inferior or subordinate rank.


Etymology

Origin of underservant

First recorded in 1540–50; under- + servant

Example Sentences

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I was an underservant in Sir Watkin’s house. 

From Crying for the Light, Vol. 3 [of 3] or Fifty Years Ago by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)

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