head servant

Example Sentences

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Bib Fortuna: Jabba the Hutt’s majordomo — or head servant — who took over his master’s criminal empire upon his death.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2022

Anna’s head servant, who lived next door, came out, and Ernest asked her, “Do you know where Anna is?”

From The New Yorker • Mar. 1, 2017

“I see Rigoletto as a major-domo in the entourage of a powerful Mussolini type. Rigoletto is kind of a head servant, like Carson from ‘Downton Abbey.’

From Seattle Times • Dec. 31, 2013

"Well, there's nothing will beat cawl, that's certain," said Ebben, the head servant, beginning with long-drawn noisy sups to empty his own bowl.

From By Berwen Banks by Raine, Allen

"Oh, Hartledon's head servant; the housekeeper, I presume," cried she, as majestically as her harsh voice allowed her to speak.

From Elster's Folly by Wood, Henry, Mrs.