- While watching a movie with my friend, she noted that the main character was very butler.
Butler
adjective; zero derivation
having or exhibiting characteristics such as politeness, proper etiquette, or patience. apparent meaning: proper and exhibiting social graces reason used: My friend used this term because the stereotypical butler, is very polite and proper. The character in the movie exhibited these traits, so she identified him as a butler.
Etymology : Zero derivation of butler, used to relate the characteristics of a butler
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Last modified: 10 June 2008