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seneschal

/ˈsɛn.ɪ.ʃəl/

/ˈsɛn.ɪ.ʃæl/

Translations

seneschalnoun

seneschals

/ˈsɛn.ɪ.ʃəl/

/ˈsɛn.ɪ.ʃæl/

The seneschal was responsible for managing the lord's estate.

Сенешаль отвечал за управление имением лорда.

Synonyms

seneschalnoun

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

The seneschal ensured that the castle's provisions were well-stocked for the upcoming feast.

In medieval and early modern France, the royal official charged with administering justice and government in a province or district.

As seneschal of Toulouse, he presided over the court that settled disputes between local lords.