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Seneschal

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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a monkish name for a steward. His duties were to seat the guests in the guest hall, send presents to strangers of degree, and in some cases to have charge of the bishop's palace. The same name was given to stewards of the year or months, minor canons or vicars, who catered for the common table.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Seneschal'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/seneschal.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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