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Definition of: seneschal
(sen′ə·shəl) noun
1. An official in the household of a medieval prince or noble who had charge of feasts, etc.; a steward or major-domo
2. A magistrate or governor.
3. Brit. A cathedral official. [<OF <Gmc. Cf. OHG siniskalk old servant.]
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