Steward

A man appointed in the place or stead of another. It generally denotes a principal officer within his jurisdiction. Thus the steward of a manor is a person appointed by the lord of the manor to hold his courts, to admit tenants, to accept surrenders, &c. See also High Steward. Stevrard of Scotland. An officer of the highpst dignity and trust; lie administered the crown revenues, superintended the affairs of the household, and possessed the privilege of holding the first place in the army, next to the king, in the day of battle. From this office the royal house of Stuart took its name. But the office was sunk on their advancement to the throne, and has never since been revived.

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