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Term: SENESCHAL
Definition: A seneschal is a person who had an important job in France a long time ago. They were like a steward in England or the governor of a city or province. They could also be the steward of a manor.
Definition: A seneschal (sen-uh-shuhl) is a historical French title of office that is equivalent to a steward in England. Originally, a seneschal was a duke's lieutenant or a lieutenant to other dignities of the kingdom. In modern times, it refers to the steward of a manor or an administrative or judicial officer, such as the governor of a city or province.
These examples illustrate how a seneschal was a person in a position of authority who had specific duties and responsibilities. They were responsible for managing and overseeing various aspects of a manor or city, such as finances, security, and administration.