What does seneschal mean?
Seneschal means A steward, particularly (historical) one in charge of a medieval nobleman's estate..
Seneschal
/ˈsɛnəʃəl/ · noun
Meaning
A steward, particularly (historical) one in charge of a medieval nobleman's estate..
Definitions by Sense
- A steward, particularly (historical) one in charge of a medieval nobleman's estate.
- (historical) An officer of the crown in late medieval and early modern France who served as a kind of governor and chief justice of the royal court in Normandy and Languedoc.
Example Sentences
Beside stood seneschals, the appointed witnesses of the ensuing games.
[…] so the very keenest seneskal can't see no sign […]
It was in the queer little Church of Vera Cruz, beneath the castle, that the Knights Templar performed their secret rites of chivalry, standing vigil over their arms all night, in all the mysterious splendour of seneschal, gonfalon, and accolade.
Synonyms for seneschal
Antonyms for seneschal
Related Words
Word Forms
- seneschals
- seneskal
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for seneschal?
Common synonyms include steward, major-domo.
What is the opposite of seneschal?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use seneschal in a sentence?
Beside stood seneschals, the appointed witnesses of the ensuing games.
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