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steward

ste·ward

UK/ˈstjuː.əːd/ US/ˈstjʊu̯.əːd/ fairly common

noun

1.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

2.

the ship''s officer who is in charge of provisions and dining arrangements

3.
4.

a union member who is elected to represent fellow workers in negotiating with management

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5.

one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals

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Origin

From Middle English steward, stiward, from Old English stiġweard (“steward, housekeeper, one who has the superintendence of household affairs, guardian”), from stiġ (“a wooden enclosure; house, hall”) + weard (“ward, guard, guardian, keeper”), equivalent to sty + ward. Compare Icelandic stívarður (“steward”). More at sty, ward.

Phrases

  • air steward
  • airline steward
  • bar steward
  • shop steward
  • slip steward
  • wine steward

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