SERVANTMAN Meaning and
Definition
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A servantman is an individual, typically male, who is employed to carry out laborious or domestic tasks for someone else, usually as a means of livelihood. This term is often used in historical contexts where household staff were common, although it can also be applied to modern situations involving household workers.
In the historical context, a servantman was commonly found in households of the upper classes, serving under the direction of the master or mistress of the house. They would perform various tasks such as cleaning, cooking, gardening, and attending to the needs and requirements of the household. Servantmen were usually assigned specific duties and expected to be reliable, diligent, and obedient in their work.
The role of a servantman also extended beyond the domestic sphere. In some cases, they might have been employed by institutions or organizations, such as within the armed forces or on large estates. The duties of a servantman could vary depending on the specific circumstances and the needs of their employers.
While the term "servantman" implies a level of gender specificity, it should be noted that women also often served in similar positions, with the term "servantwoman" sometimes being used to reflect this. Additionally, the term may be used in a broader sense to refer to any individual who works as a domestic worker or performs manual labor for others, regardless of gender.
Common Misspellings for SERVANTMAN
- aervantman
- zervantman
- xervantman
- dervantman
- eervantman
- wervantman
- swrvantman
- ssrvantman
- sdrvantman
- srrvantman
- s4rvantman
- s3rvantman
- seevantman
- sedvantman
- sefvantman
- setvantman
- se5vantman
- se4vantman
- sercantman
- serbantman
Etymology of SERVANTMAN
The word "servantman" is a compound word consisting of two parts: "servant" and "man".
The term "servant" originated from the Old French word "servant", which means "servant, attendant". The Old French word was derived from the Latin word "servientem", which means "serving, laboring, or subservient".
The word "man" comes from the Old English word "mann", which primarily referred to an adult male human being.
When combined, "servantman" simply refers to a male servant, emphasizing the gender of the individual in the role.
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