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Etymology of the English word butler

the English word butler
derived from the Old French word bouteillier
derived from the Old French word bouteille
derived from the Medieval Latin word butticula
derived from the Late Latin word buttis

Date

The earliest known usage of butler in English dates from the 13th century.

Derivations in English

butlerage, buttle, butlery

Derivations in other languages

French butler

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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