Synonyms for manciple

Most common

steward · caterer · purveyor

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A person in charge of purchasing and storing food and other provisions in a monastery, college, or court of law.

Forms

Plural

manciples → stewards, caterers, purveyors…

Example sentences

• steward "You're very welcome," replied the steward.
• caterer Markku made his pile as a caterer for the well-to-do.
• purveyor Welcome to The Cheese Shop, purveyor of fine cheeses from around the world.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters

steward², caterer³

8 letters

purveyor³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (steward² = 2 syllables).