First Known Use: 13th century
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servant
noun ser·vant \ˈsər-vənt\
: a person who is hired to do household or personal duties such as cleaning and cooking
: a person who is devoted to or guided by something
Full Definition of SERVANT
: one that serves others <a public servant>; especially : one that performs duties about the person or home of a master or personal employer
— ser·vant·hood \-ˌhu̇d\ noun
— ser·vant·less adjective
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Origin of SERVANT
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from present participle of servir
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SERVANT Defined for Kids
servant
noun ser·vant \ˈsər-vənt\
Definition of SERVANT for Kids
: a person hired to perform household or personal services
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