noun

1. a person put in charge of the affairs of a large household or estate, whose duties include supervision of the kitchen and the servants, management of household accounts, etc.
2. one who acts as a supervisor or administrator, as of finances and property, for another or others
3. a person variously responsible for the food and drink, the service personnel, etc. in a club, restaurant, etc.
4. a person, usually one of a group, in charge of arrangements for a ball, race, meeting, etc.
5. 1. an attendant, as on a ship, train, etc., employed to look after the passengers' comfort
   2. flight attendant
6. an officer on a ship who is in charge of stores and culinary arrangements
7. shop steward
8. a person morally responsible for the careful use of money, time, talents, or other resources, esp. with respect to the principles or needs of a community or group our responsibility as stewards of the earth's resources

Etymology: ME stiward < OE stiweard < stig, enclosure, hall, sty + weard, keeper, ward

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