seneschal

• Nom désignant l'intendant principal ou le majordome d'une grande maison, historiquement chargé de l'administration des affaires domestiques.

A noun referring to the chief steward or butler of a great household, historically responsible for managing domestic affairs.

1. Chief StewardC2formalbritish

   An official in a medieval noble household responsible for managing domestic affairs, supervising servants, and overseeing the administration of the estate.

   Sénéchal (officier domestique)

   • The seneschal was responsible for organizing the grand feast.
   • As seneschal, he managed the castle's daily operations.
   • The king appointed a trusted seneschal to oversee his household.

   Synonymesbailiffchamberlainmajor-domosteward