Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary - butler

 I. biographical name Benjamin Franklin 1818-1893 American general & politician  II. biographical name Joseph 1692-1752 English theologian  III. biographical name Samuel 1612-1680 English satirical poet  IV. biographical name Samuel 1835-1902 English novelist & satirist BUTLER  noun  Etymology: Middle English buteler, from Anglo-French butiller, from Old French botele bottle — more at bottle  Date: 13th century  1. a manservant having charge of the wines and liquors  2. the chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services