Seneschalship

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛnˈɛʃˈæɫˈʃɪp/

Seneschalship (noun)

  1. The position or term of a senior steward who managed a household or estate for a ruler or noble.
  2. The period when one person held authority as the chief manager of an estate, court, or local administration.

Examples

  • The seneschalship required careful records and daily oversight.
  • She accepted the seneschalship and managed the household accounts.