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Stewards

Scope note

Originally, those who managed the property and domestic concerns of a large household; now, by extension, applied to those who manage matters concerning personal service, stores, and catering for a variety of organizations and commercial businesses.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000236284

Broader Terms used

<people in service occupations>

Narrower Terms used

land agents
chamberlains
cellarers

Equivalent Terms used

steward
steward's
stewards'

Created

13yrs ago

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