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    Senescal (en. Seneschal)

    /sene̞sˈkal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Title given to an official who manages noble houses.
    The seneschal organized the banquets in the palace.
    El senescal organizaba los banquetes en el palacio.
    Person responsible for administering assets and lands.
    The seneschal supervised the harvests of the estate.
    El senescal supervisaba las cosechas de la finca.
    An ancient noble title associated with administration.
    The seneschal was a key figure in the medieval court.
    El senescal era un personaje clave en la corte medieval.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'senescalus', meaning 'one who serves an elder'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seneschal of the household
    The person in charge of the administration of a noble.
    senescal de la casa
    act as seneschal
    To perform functions of administration and supervision.
    actuar como senescal

    Related Words

    steward
    Person responsible for the administration of a household.
    mayordomo
    intendant
    Officials in charge of public administration.
    intendente
    administrator
    Person who directs and manages something.
    administrador

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial use to refer to someone who organizes events.
    Juan is the seneschal of the party and takes care of everything.
    Juan es el senescal de la fiesta y se encarga de todo.
    Humorous term to describe someone who takes care of order.
    Don’t worry, the seneschal of the household will take care of it.
    No te preocupes, el senescal de la casa se encargará de ello.