Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

seneschal

noun

/ˈsɛnəˌʃæl/

Definition

A steward or an official in charge of managing a specific area or household, particularly in medieval times.

Examples

The seneschal organized the daily activities of the castle staff.
As the seneschal of the estate, he was responsible for overseeing all agricultural production.
The lord’s seneschal reported directly to him about the status of his lands.

Meaning

In medieval society, a seneschal was responsible for overseeing the administration of a lord’s land and ensuring smooth operation of the household staff.