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seneschal Definition

sen·eschal (sen′ə s̸həl)

noun

a steward or major-domo in the household of a medieval noble

Etymology: OFr < Frank siniskalk, oldest servant < *sini, old (for IE base see senate) + skalk, servant (for IE base see marshal)

seneschal Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • appoint: Appointed seneschal of Poitou in 1212 he held that province against French attack.

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