seneschal Meaning & Definition
What Does Seneschal Mean?
Seneschal is used as a noun meaning A steward, particularly one in charge of a medieval nobleman's estate. It can also mean 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.
Seneschal: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɛnəʃəl/ |
| Synonyms | major-domo and steward |
| Plural | seneschals |
Seneschal Definition (Noun)
- A steward, particularly one in charge of a medieval nobleman's estate.
- 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.
Synonyms of Seneschal
Seneschal synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
seneschal (plural seneschals)
Origin of Seneschal
From Middle English seneschal (recorded in English since 1393), from Old French seneschal, from Medieval Latin siniscalcus, from Frankish *siniskalk, from Proto-Germanic *siniskalkaz, from Proto-Germanic *siniz (“senior”) + *skalkaz (“servant”); latter term as in marshal. As an officer of the French crown, via French sénéchal.
Seneschal: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is seneschal?
Seneschal is a noun.
What is another word for seneschal?
You can replace seneschal with words such as major-domo and steward. See the full list of seneschal synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of seneschal?
The plural of seneschal is seneschals.