“steward of”

The following 2 entries include the term steward of.

lord steward of the household

: the highest officer of the royal household of England who is a peer and privy councilor, presides at the Green Cloth, and has charge of the hall, kitchen, pantry, ewery, cellars, and almonry

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steward of Scotland

: a high officer of the Scottish crown superintending the royal household, administering the crown revenues, and having the privilege of leading the army into battle

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